#3512024 rank
1989peak year
474,788babies named Lauren since 1880
▼ 42%5-year trend
Lauren popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lauren mean?
The feminine of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum', associated with the laurel, the plant of victory and poets. Boomed in the 1980s and 1990s.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Lauren
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lauren, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Laurens
- Lauren Bacall, actress
Spellings & variants
LorenLauryn
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