Laurette Girl
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
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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.
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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 #1015 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in New York, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1966 | 45 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1963 | 53 |
| 1962 | 61 |
| 1961 | 64 |
| 1960 | 79 |
| 1959 | 69 |
| 1958 | 73 |
| 1957 | 58 |
| 1956 | 85 |
| 1955 | 62 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1951 | 65 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1946 | 42 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1932 | 38 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1930 | 44 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1927 | 64 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1925 | 61 |
| 1924 | 56 |
| 1923 | 71 |
| 1922 | 64 |
| 1921 | 60 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1919 | 51 |
| 1918 | 54 |
| 1917 | 42 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1914 | 43 |
| 1913 | 37 |
| 1912 | 29 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |