Laurent Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOH-rahnt /lɔʁɑ̃/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: from Laurent; Latin: laurel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Laurent originates from the Latin name Laurentius, which is derived from the word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was associated with victory and honor in ancient Rome, where it was used to create wreaths for victors in athletic competitions and military commanders. The name Laurentius thus carried connotations of triumph and achievement.

As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread throughout Europe, evolving into various forms in different languages, including Laurent in French and Lorenzo in Italian. Historically, the name Laurent is notably linked to Saint Lawrence (San Lorenzo in Italian), a Christian martyr who was executed in 258 AD.

His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is one of the most venerated saints in the Christian tradition. The name gained prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it became associated with nobility and clergy.

The influence of the Catholic Church during this period helped to solidify the name's presence in various regions, as many saints and religious figures bore the name. In literature and culture, the name Laurent has been represented in various works, including the writings of French authors and the arts.

The name's association with the laurel also imbues it with a sense of artistic and intellectual achievement, aligning it with themes of inspiration and creativity. The diminutive form, Laurent, has been used affectionately in various cultures, further embedding the name in familial and social contexts.

Overall, Laurent carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting themes of honor, achievement, and reverence throughout its evolution.

Famous people named Laurent

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

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

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Laurent Garnier is a DJ and music producer best known for his contributions to the electronic music scene and albums like 'Unreasonable Behaviour' and '30'.

Laurent Blanc is a former football player and manager best known for his time with the French national team and clubs like Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain.

Laurent Koscielny is a professional footballer best known for his time at Arsenal and the French national team.

Fictional characters named Laurent

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Laurent is a fictional character from the novel and film The Talented Mr. Ripley. He is a wealthy and charismatic man who becomes the object of obsession for the protagonist, Tom Ripley.

Sibling suggestions

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

JulienAntoineSophieClaireGabrielMathilde

Similar names

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

LaurieLaurensLorenzoLorisLorenLaraLucaLeoLucienLazaro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Laurent was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Laurent has ranked as high as #2273 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, California, Maine, and New Hampshire.

In the past 5 years the name Laurent has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Laurent 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 Laurent 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 Laurent.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 23 15 8
2023 34 27 7
2022 35 35 0
2021 22 22 0
2020 14 14 0
2019 18 18 0
2018 22 17 5
2017 15 15 0
2016 11 11 0
2015 12 12 0
2014 12 12 0
2013 8 8 0
2012 10 10 0
2011 9 9 0
2010 12 12 0
2009 12 12 0
2008 13 13 0
2007 11 11 0
2006 6 6 0
2005 11 11 0
2004 12 12 0
2003 18 18 0
2002 15 15 0
2001 14 14 0
2000 19 19 0
1999 10 10 0
1998 17 17 0
1997 9 9 0
1996 17 17 0
1995 18 18 0
1994 16 16 0
1993 20 20 0
1992 12 12 0
1991 13 13 0
1990 14 14 0
1989 29 29 0
1988 14 14 0
1987 14 14 0
1986 21 21 0
1985 14 14 0
1984 18 18 0
1983 16 16 0
1982 21 21 0
1981 21 21 0
1980 14 14 0
1979 12 12 0
1978 16 16 0
1977 14 14 0
1976 8 8 0
1975 17 17 0
1974 9 9 0
1973 16 16 0
1972 15 15 0
1971 20 20 0
1970 13 13 0
1969 15 15 0
1968 19 19 0
1967 9 9 0
1966 18 18 0
1965 22 22 0
1964 14 14 0
1963 20 20 0
1962 17 17 0
1961 22 22 0
1960 22 22 0
1959 26 26 0
1958 20 20 0
1957 11 11 0
1956 23 23 0
1955 16 16 0
1954 19 19 0
1953 17 17 0
1952 13 13 0
1951 22 22 0
1950 30 30 0
1949 27 27 0
1948 27 27 0
1947 27 27 0
1946 19 19 0
1945 17 17 0
1944 16 16 0
1943 10 10 0
1942 11 11 0
1941 12 12 0
1940 13 13 0
1939 15 15 0
1938 13 13 0
1937 15 15 0
1936 20 20 0
1935 14 14 0
1934 13 13 0
1933 16 16 0
1932 19 19 0
1931 25 25 0
1930 32 32 0
1929 26 26 0
1928 34 34 0
1927 39 39 0
1926 27 27 0
1925 24 24 0
1924 24 24 0
1923 28 28 0
1922 22 22 0
1921 26 26 0
1920 29 29 0
1919 21 21 0
1918 23 23 0
1917 18 18 0
1916 24 24 0
1915 18 18 0
1914 10 10 0
1913 6 6 0
1912 8 8 0

Top States for Laurent (2023)

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
CA 5
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