Lauro Boy

Popularity: #899 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOW-roh //ˈlaʊ.roʊ//

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: laurel; Spanish: derived from laurel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lauro has its roots in the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel." The laurel tree was significant in ancient Rome and Greece, symbolizing victory and honor, often associated with the crowning of victors in athletic competitions and military commanders. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to the Italian form "Lauro," which is directly derived from the Latin.

This transition reflects the broader evolution of names as they adapted to local languages and cultures throughout history. Historically, the name Lauro has been associated with notable figures, particularly in Italian culture.

One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and the arts in Europe. The laurel wreath, a symbol of achievement, was often referenced in literature and art during this time, further embedding the name's cultural significance.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints, contributing to its historical resonance within Christian traditions, particularly in Italy. Culturally, the name Lauro embodies themes of triumph and honor, drawing from its etymological roots.

The laurel's association with victory has made it a symbol of success in various contexts, including literature and the arts. The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as "Lauro" in Italian, which retains the essence of the original while adapting to local phonetics.

Overall, Lauro reflects a rich historical tapestry, connecting linguistic roots with cultural significance across centuries.

Famous people named Lauro

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

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

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Lauro de Bassi is a composer best known for his works in classical music and opera.

Lauro Cavazotti is a musician best known for his contributions to Brazilian music and the band Os Mutantes.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lauro, 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 Lauro. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Lauro has ranked as high as #4925 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lauro 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 Lauro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Lauro (2024)

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
TX 11
69%
CA 5
31%

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 Lauro.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 25 25
2023 17 17
2022 15 15
2021 15 15
2020 9 9
2019 13 13
2018 18 18
2017 17 17
2016 13 13
2015 19 19
2014 22 22
2013 22 22
2012 17 17
2011 15 15
2010 19 19
2009 23 23
2008 27 27
2007 41 41
2006 29 29
2005 23 23
2004 26 26
2003 27 27
2002 26 26
2001 25 25
2000 48 48
1999 25 25
1998 22 22
1997 32 32
1996 39 39
1995 25 25
1994 29 29
1993 24 24
1992 38 38
1991 30 30
1990 37 37
1989 31 31
1988 27 27
1987 26 26
1986 29 29
1985 35 35
1984 20 20
1983 21 21
1982 33 33
1981 17 17
1980 33 33
1979 24 24
1978 19 19
1977 23 23
1976 29 29
1975 26 26
1974 18 18
1973 16 16
1972 17 17
1971 31 31
1970 26 26
1969 18 18
1968 18 18
1967 25 25
1966 13 13
1965 18 18
1964 18 18
1963 19 19
1962 13 13
1961 18 18
1960 17 17
1959 19 19
1958 23 23
1957 22 22
1956 15 15
1955 16 16
1954 8 8
1953 21 21
1952 17 17
1951 11 11
1950 21 21
1949 24 24
1948 18 18
1947 10 10
1946 7 7
1945 11 11
1944 13 13
1943 13 13
1942 8 8
1941 10 10
1940 15 15
1939 9 9
1938 13 13
1937 15 15
1936 12 12
1935 14 14
1934 12 12
1933 22 22
1932 11 11
1931 16 16
1930 9 9
1929 11 11
1928 9 9
1927 22 22
1926 8 8
1925 19 19
1924 20 20
1923 15 15
1922 16 16
1921 12 12
1920 9 9
1919 9 9
1918 12 12
1917 6 6
1916 5 5
1914 5 5
1913 12 12
1912 5 5