Declining since 1985, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Lauralee since 1917
Babies named Lauralee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 296 |
| 1950s | 266 |
| 1960s | 391 |
| 1970s | 350 |
| 1980s | 292 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Lauralee emerged in 1917 as a compound name blending the classic Laura with the surname-turned-given-name Lee. It saw its peak popularity in 1974, during the 1970s, when compound and hyphenated names were fashionable. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting broader naming trends that moved away from such constructions. In 2025, Lauralee was given to approximately 1 in 229,610 female newborns, placing it well outside the top 10,000. The name never achieved widespread geographic concentration, as shown by its lack of top states. While not a revival candidate, Lauralee retains a vintage charm as a double-barreled feminine name.
Lauralee is a modern compound name formed from Laura (derived from the Latin 'laurus,' meaning 'bay laurel') and Lee (from Old English 'leah,' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). It emerged in the United States in the early 20th century as part of a trend of combining popular feminine names to create new, melodic given names. The name Laura has been used since the Roman era, while Lee has origins as both a surname and a place name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lara, Lee
Sibling names for Lauralee
Names that share Lauralee's style, for a brother or sister.
