Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Lauran since 1945
Babies named Lauran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 103 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 438 |
| 1990s | 415 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lauran is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Lauren, which itself derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1945, but its popularity peaked in 1989, after which it began a steady decline. By 2025, the name had fallen out of regular use, with no recorded births in the top 1,000 names. Unlike its more persistent variants, Lauran has not seen a revival in recent decades. Its trajectory reflects a pattern common to many names that had a brief moment of popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with the broader trend of creative spellings.
Lauran is a modern English variant of the name Lauren, which itself is a feminine form of Lawrence. Lawrence derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum,' an ancient Italian city. The name entered English usage in the 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lauri, Laurie, Lana
Sibling names for Lauran
Names that share Lauran's style, for a brother or sister.
