Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurajean since 1918
Babies named Laurajean per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurajean's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurajean is a compound name that combines two classics, Laura and Jean. First recorded in 1918, the name saw its highest usage in 1970, though it has never been common enough to rank nationally. Its trajectory is stable, reflecting occasional but consistent use over the decades. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. While its components are of Latin and Hebrew origin, Laurajean itself is a modern English coinage, typical of early 20th-century naming trends where parents blended names to create something distinctive yet familiar.
Laurajean is a compound name formed from Laura and Jean. Laura is the feminine form of the Latin Laurus, meaning 'bay laurel', a symbol of victory in ancient Rome. Jean is the French form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew Yochannah, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Laurajean emerged in the early 20th century as part of a tradition of combining two popular names, often to honor family members.
Sibling names for Laurajean
Names that share Laurajean's style, for a brother or sister.
