Holding steady.
Popularity of Lauraann since 1960
Babies named Lauraann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lauraann is a compound name that fuses the classic Laura with Ann, first recorded in US Social Security data in 1960. Its peak year of usage was 1968, during a period when hyphenated or combined names like Maryann and Bettylou were fashionable. Despite its late mid-century heyday, Lauraann has remained stable in usage rather than surging or declining. The name has not appeared in the national top-1000 rankings in recent decades, reflecting its niche appeal. As a modern English coinage, it carries no single linguistic origin but echoes the enduring popularity of its root names.
Lauraann is a modern compound name, formed by blending Laura and Ann. Laura derives from the Latin 'laurus' (laurel), a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. Ann originates from the Hebrew 'Channah' (grace, favor), the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament. The combination Lauraann emerged in mid-20th-century America, part of a trend of hyphenated or fused double names such as Maryann and Bettylou.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laura, Annie, Laurie, Lu
Variants: Laura Ann, Laura-Ann
Sibling names for Lauraann
Names that share Lauraann's style, for a brother or sister.
