Lauren Girl

Popularity: #368 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAWR-en //ˈlɔːr.ən//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: laurel; French: from the laurel tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lauren is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The name Laurentius itself is rooted in the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.

The transition of the name into English occurred through the Old French form "Laurence," which was commonly used in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin names were adapted into the vernacular. Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr who was executed in 258 AD.

His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is recognized as one of the most revered saints in Christianity. The name gained further prominence through various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which helped disseminate Christian names throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.

Culturally, the laurel wreath, associated with the name Lauren, has been a symbol of triumph and achievement since ancient times, often used to crown victors in athletic competitions and poets. This association with victory has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across various cultures.

Additionally, the diminutive form "Laurie" has been used in English-speaking countries, reflecting a more informal and affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Lauren embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries, rooted in themes of honor and accomplishment.

Famous people named Lauren

In this section, you will find notable people named Lauren. 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 Lauren who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lauren who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Lauren Bacall is an actress best known for To Have and Have Not, Key Largo, and The Mirror Has Two Faces.

Lauren Graham is an actress best known for Gilmore Girls, Parenthood, and The Mighty Ducks.

Lauren Conrad is a television personality best known for Laguna Beach, The Hills, and her fashion line.

Lauren Holly is an actress best known for Dumb and Dumber, NCIS, and Picket Fences.

Lauren Jauregui is a singer best known for being a member of Fifth Harmony and her solo music career.

Lauren Cohan is an actress best known for The Walking Dead, The Boy, and Supernatural.

Lauren Alaina is a singer and songwriter best known for American Idol and her albums Wildflower and Sitting Pretty on Top of the World.

Fictional characters named Lauren

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Lauren is a fictional character from the novel and film The Hunger Games. She is a member of the rebellion against the oppressive Capitol, playing a crucial role in the fight for freedom.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lauren. 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.

LauraLorenLaraLanaLilaLaceyLenaLydia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lauren was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Lauren has ranked as high as #28 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lauren 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 Lauren 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 Lauren.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 777 0 777
2024 887 5 882
2023 900 0 900
2022 994 7 987
2021 978 9 969
2020 1,278 0 1,278
2019 1,520 7 1,513
2018 1,705 0 1,705
2017 1,997 5 1,992
2016 2,333 8 2,325
2015 2,704 7 2,697
2014 3,104 7 3,097
2013 3,361 11 3,350
2012 3,674 14 3,660
2011 4,109 9 4,100
2010 4,475 9 4,466
2009 5,211 7 5,204
2008 6,467 12 6,455
2007 7,455 18 7,437
2006 8,515 17 8,498
2005 9,280 31 9,249
2004 10,030 47 9,983
2003 11,074 23 11,051
2002 12,361 34 12,327
2001 12,811 29 12,782
2000 14,205 29 14,176
1999 13,948 37 13,911
1998 12,934 26 12,908
1997 13,285 37 13,248
1996 12,631 36 12,595
1995 13,485 42 13,443
1994 15,198 40 15,158
1993 16,227 33 16,194
1992 17,259 44 17,215
1991 18,476 64 18,412
1990 20,600 94 20,506
1989 21,199 134 21,065
1988 19,736 99 19,637
1987 16,819 109 16,710
1986 16,765 81 16,684
1985 15,882 114 15,768
1984 14,570 95 14,475
1983 13,043 99 12,944
1982 11,664 75 11,589
1981 8,890 77 8,813
1980 7,533 57 7,476
1979 5,676 51 5,625
1978 3,718 49 3,669
1977 2,582 33 2,549
1976 2,253 37 2,216
1975 1,877 32 1,845
1974 1,423 30 1,393
1973 1,127 31 1,096
1972 1,036 30 1,006
1971 1,165 45 1,120
1970 1,350 42 1,308
1969 1,355 53 1,302
1968 1,181 41 1,140
1967 1,222 35 1,187
1966 1,224 38 1,186
1965 1,356 54 1,302
1964 1,420 44 1,376
1963 1,319 61 1,258
1962 1,175 53 1,122
1961 1,309 51 1,258
1960 1,394 59 1,335
1959 1,410 59 1,351
1958 1,421 75 1,346
1957 1,367 61 1,306
1956 997 63 934
1955 924 68 856
1954 808 73 735
1953 651 65 586
1952 604 89 515
1951 503 86 417
1950 499 74 425
1949 523 76 447
1948 494 72 422
1947 510 91 419
1946 495 80 415
1945 443 62 381
1944 111 65 46
1943 101 86 15
1942 78 61 17
1941 86 77 9
1940 73 64 9
1939 82 77 5
1938 80 80 0
1937 87 87 0
1936 58 58 0
1935 66 60 6
1934 69 69 0
1933 57 52 5
1932 56 56 0
1931 76 76 0
1930 56 56 0
1929 75 75 0
1928 64 64 0
1927 67 67 0
1926 55 55 0
1925 67 67 0
1924 73 67 6
1923 51 51 0
1922 63 63 0
1921 73 73 0
1920 67 67 0
1919 67 67 0
1918 69 69 0
1917 47 47 0
1916 43 43 0
1915 44 44 0
1914 42 42 0
1913 28 28 0
1912 19 19 0
1911 12 12 0
1910 12 12 0
1909 7 7 0
1907 6 6 0
1906 7 7 0
1905 6 6 0
1904 5 5 0
1900 9 9 0
1896 5 5 0
1895 6 6 0
1890 5 5 0
1884 5 5 0

Top States for Lauren (2024)

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
FL 99
12%
TX 82
10%
CA 74
9%
NY 54
6%
OH 36
4%
NC 33
4%
WA 25
3%
GA 25
3%
MN 23
3%
IL 22
3%
PA 22
3%
MI 22
3%
MA 22
3%
NJ 21
2%
TN 21
2%
IN 20
2%
MO 19
2%
VA 19
2%
SC 18
2%
AL 17
2%
KY 16
2%
WI 16
2%
LA 14
2%
NE 13
2%
IA 13
2%
MS 12
1%
AZ 10
1%
OK 10
1%
MD 10
1%
UT 9
1%
CO 9
1%
CT 9
1%
AR 8
1%
ID 7
1%
SD 7
1%
OR 5
1%
ND 5
1%
ME 5
1%