Laurel

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“laurel tree” — Latin

#7282024 rank
1956peak year
46,280babies named Laurel since 1880
▼ 1%5-year trend

Laurel popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 195618801920196020002024

What does Laurel mean?

From Latin laurus, the laurel tree crowned upon victors and poets since antiquity; a quiet botanical classic.

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylenature, vintage

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