Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Lauraine since 1906
Babies named Lauraine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lauraine's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 147 |
| 1930s | 99 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 147 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lauraine is an infrequently used feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1906. It reached its peak popularity in 1908, but by 2025 it ranked 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past century, never experiencing a revival. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely arose as a blend of Laura and Lorraine, two popular names of the early 1900s. The name lacks strong regional ties, appearing in no top-state rankings. Lauraine remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with vintage charm and a soft, melodious sound.
Lauraine is a feminine name that first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s. It is likely a blend of Laura (from Latin laurus 'laurel') and Lorraine (a French region name), or a variant of Lorraine influenced by the spelling of Laura. The name saw peak usage in 1908 but has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lainey
Sibling names for Lauraine
Names that share Lauraine's style, for a brother or sister.
