Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Laurabelle since 1906
Babies named Laurabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurabelle's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 136 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Laurabelle is a compound name that combines Laura and Belle, reflecting a trend in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for creating ornate, feminine names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906 and reached its peak popularity in 1915, though it has never been common. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but extremely low usage. While no specific state data is available, its historical pattern suggests it was used sporadically across the country. The name evokes a vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet classic-sounding choice.
Laurabelle is a compound name formed from Laura, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'bay laurel', and Belle, derived from the French 'belle' meaning 'beautiful'. It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, reflecting a Victorian fashion for combining existing names to create elaborate, feminine-sounding compound names. It was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, though it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laura, Belle, Lala
Variants: Laura Bell, Lora Belle, Laurie Belle
Sibling names for Laurabelle
Names that share Laurabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rosabelle, Annabella, Clarabella, Maybelle, Evelina
Brothers: Johnathan, Christopher, Nathaniel, Benjamin, Theodore
