Holding steady.
Popularity of Lauralei since 1980
Babies named Lauralei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Lauralei is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980. It combines Laura, a Latin-derived name meaning 'laurel,' with the element Lei, possibly from the Hawaiian word for garland. The name saw its peak usage in 2012, though it has never been common enough to appear in national rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with small numbers of births each year. As a rare name, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic, compound name without a long history of use. Because it is a recent coinage, its meaning is largely based on its components, and it carries no strong cultural or religious associations.
Lauralei is a modern invented name, combining the elements Laura and Lei. Laura, of Latin origin, means 'laurel' and has been used since ancient times; Lei may be drawn from the Hawaiian word for garland or as a phonetic element. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1980 and saw modest usage during the 2010s, peaking in 2012. It remains rare, with no recorded rank in national popularity lists.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lei, Lala
Sibling names for Lauralei
Names that share Lauralei's style, for a brother or sister.
