Holding steady.
Popularity of Laruen since 1979
Babies named Laruen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laruen is a rare spelling variant of the more common name Lauren. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, though it has never been a top 1000 name. The name saw its greatest use in the late 1980s, peaking in 1988, but even then it was so rare that no reliable 1-in-N ratio can be calculated. In the intervening decades, its usage has remained stable, failing to gain significant traction. As a modern misspelling derived from Lauren, Laruen reflects a trend of phonetic or creative spellings that emerged in the late 20th century, though it never achieved the popularity of its root form.
Laruen is a relatively modern spelling variant of Lauren, itself a feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius. Laurentius means 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy, and is also associated with the laurel plant, a symbol of victory. The name Lauren gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, with spellings like Laruen emerging as derivative forms.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Laruen
Names that share Laruen's style, for a brother or sister.
