Laurette Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loh-RET /lɔːˈrɛt/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: laurel; Latin: small laurel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Laurette is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," which refers to the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient cultures. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "Laurète," before entering the English language.

The laurel wreath, historically awarded to victors in athletic competitions and poets, imbues the name with connotations of achievement and distinction. Historically, the name Laurette can be linked to the broader tradition of names associated with laurel, such as Laura, which gained prominence in the Middle Ages.

Notably, the name Laura appears in the works of the Italian poet Petrarch in the 14th century, where it is associated with his muse and ideal of beauty. This literary connection contributed to the name's resonance in various European cultures, particularly during the Renaissance, when classical themes were revived.

In terms of cultural significance, the laurel has been a symbol of triumph since ancient Greece and Rome, where it was used in religious and civic ceremonies. The name Laurette, while less common than its variants, carries with it the weight of these historical associations, representing not only personal achievement but also a connection to a rich tradition of artistry and recognition.

The diminutive form "Laurie" has also emerged, reflecting a softer, affectionate variant of the name, though its historical roots remain firmly planted in the symbolism of the laurel.

Famous people named Laurette

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

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Laurette Taylor is an actress best known for The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, The Great Gatsby, and The Royal Family.

Laurette Luez is an actress best known for The Lady from Shanghai, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and The Great Gatsby.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Laurette was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Laurette has ranked as high as #1866 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Laurette 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 Laurette 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 Laurette.

Year Total Births Girl
2015 8 8
2004 5 5
1997 5 5
1991 5 5
1989 5 5
1986 10 10
1985 5 5
1984 10 10
1983 8 8
1982 7 7
1981 10 10
1980 6 6
1979 11 11
1978 8 8
1977 7 7
1976 14 14
1975 8 8
1974 13 13
1973 10 10
1972 19 19
1971 11 11
1970 28 28
1969 34 34
1968 24 24
1967 27 27
1966 45 45
1965 57 57
1964 49 49
1963 53 53
1962 61 61
1961 64 64
1960 79 79
1959 70 70
1958 72 72
1957 58 58
1956 85 85
1955 62 62
1954 30 30
1953 42 42
1952 54 54
1951 65 65
1950 42 42
1949 36 36
1948 33 33
1947 41 41
1946 42 42
1945 33 33
1944 29 29
1943 36 36
1942 34 34
1941 29 29
1940 40 40
1939 21 21
1938 31 31
1937 23 23
1936 35 35
1935 35 35
1934 36 36
1933 31 31
1932 38 38
1931 46 46
1930 44 44
1929 45 45
1928 39 39
1927 64 64
1926 57 57
1925 61 61
1924 56 56
1923 71 71
1922 64 64
1921 60 60
1920 48 48
1919 51 51
1918 54 54
1917 42 42
1916 49 49
1915 36 36
1914 43 43
1913 37 37
1912 29 29
1911 22 22
1910 7 7
1909 14 14
1908 17 17
1907 15 15
1906 8 8
1905 10 10
1904 20 20
1903 16 16
1902 8 8
1901 7 7
1900 9 9
1899 10 10
1898 13 13
1897 14 14
1896 10 10
1895 10 10
1894 6 6
1890 5 5

Top States for Laurette (1972)

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
NY 6
100%