Holding steady.
Popularity of Lauralyn since 1941
Babies named Lauralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lauralyn's real moment was 1951.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Lauralyn is a compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1941, during the height of the -lyn suffix craze. While it has never been a top 1,000 name, it reached its peak rank in 1951, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. The name has remained stable in usage since then, maintaining a quiet presence without dramatic swings. Its top states are not recorded, likely due to its low overall frequency. Lauralyn is a name that blends the classic Laura with a fashionable ending, reflecting mid-century American naming trends.
Lauralyn is a modern compound name blending Laura (from Latin laurus, meaning "laurel") with the popular suffix -lyn (from Linda or Lynn). It emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of feminine hybrid names ending in -lyn. The name Laura itself has ancient roots, associated with the laurel wreath of victory in Roman times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lyn, Laura, Lala
Sibling names for Lauralyn
Names that share Lauralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
