Lauralee Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOR-uh-lee /ˈlɔːrəˌli/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: crowned with laurel; Latin: laurel tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lauralee is a modern blend of the name Laura and the suffix -lee, which is often used in feminine names. The name Laura has its roots in the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," which is a symbol of victory and honor, historically associated with the laurel wreath given to victors in ancient Greece and Rome.

The name Laura itself can be traced back to the Roman era, where it was popularized by early saints, including Saint Laura, a martyr from the 4th century. The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Middle Ages, becoming widely used in various forms across Europe, including the Italian "Laura" and the French "Laurence." The suffix -lee, which is often used in English to create diminutive or affectionate forms of names, adds a contemporary touch to Lauralee.

This suffix has roots in Old English, where it was used to denote a small or beloved version of something. The combination of Laura and -lee creates a name that evokes both classical heritage and modern sensibility.

The name Lauralee likely gained traction in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards the creation of unique and personalized names by combining traditional elements. Culturally, the name Lauralee carries connotations of beauty and strength, drawing from the symbolism of the laurel.

The laurel tree has been associated with various mythologies, including that of Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry, who was often depicted wearing a laurel crown. This connection to artistic achievement and honor has allowed names derived from Laura to maintain a sense of significance over the centuries.

While Lauralee itself may not have historical figures of note, it embodies a blend of rich linguistic heritage and cultural symbolism that resonates with many.

Famous people named Lauralee

In this section, you will find notable people named Lauralee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lauralee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Lauralee Bell is an actress best known for The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless: The 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Lauralee McIntosh is a television personality best known for her work on The Real World: Seattle and The Real World: Homecoming.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lauralee, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LauraLeahLilaLanaLydiaLena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lauralee. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LaurelLorelaiLaraLilaLanaLeilaLoriLacey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lauralee was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Lauralee has ranked as high as #2797 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Lauralee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lauralee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lauralee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lauralee.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 7 7
2024 7 7
2022 11 11
2021 6 6
2020 10 10
2019 12 12
2018 11 11
2017 9 9
2016 9 9
2015 11 11
2014 5 5
2013 6 6
2012 5 5
2011 13 13
2010 11 11
2009 10 10
2008 10 10
2007 11 11
2006 13 13
2005 9 9
2004 9 9
2003 19 19
2002 13 13
2001 16 16
2000 10 10
1999 11 11
1998 16 16
1997 17 17
1996 16 16
1995 12 12
1994 20 20
1993 17 17
1992 26 26
1991 24 24
1990 25 25
1989 28 28
1988 24 24
1987 25 25
1986 29 29
1985 31 31
1984 29 29
1983 21 21
1982 25 25
1981 34 34
1980 46 46
1979 40 40
1978 35 35
1977 46 46
1976 36 36
1975 30 30
1974 51 51
1973 21 21
1972 20 20
1971 35 35
1970 36 36
1969 43 43
1968 33 33
1967 43 43
1966 34 34
1965 47 47
1964 34 34
1963 32 32
1962 35 35
1961 42 42
1960 48 48
1959 37 37
1958 30 30
1957 31 31
1956 19 19
1955 10 10
1954 19 19
1953 23 23
1952 36 36
1951 31 31
1950 30 30
1949 34 34
1948 36 36
1947 40 40
1946 27 27
1945 32 32
1944 22 22
1943 24 24
1942 29 29
1941 22 22
1940 30 30
1939 24 24
1938 37 37
1937 30 30
1936 17 17
1935 8 8
1934 10 10
1933 9 9
1932 8 8
1931 6 6
1930 9 9
1929 6 6
1928 7 7
1927 5 5
1925 14 14
1923 9 9
1922 6 6
1921 7 7
1918 7 7
1917 6 6

Top States for Lauralee (1993)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
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