Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurann since 1936
Babies named Laurann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurann's real moment was 1946.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurann is a compound name that merges two long-favored classics, Laura and Ann, in a form that was most popular in the 1940s. According to Social Security records, the name first appeared in 1936 and reached its peak usage in 1946, during the heyday of blend-name coinages. In its peak year there were roughly 50 baby girls named Laurann, a modest showing that kept it well outside the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low frequency since the 1950s, never exceeding 10 births per year in any recent decade. No single state recorded more than a handful of Lauranns annually, reflecting its scattered, low-level use nationwide. As a combination of Laura and Ann, it offers a familiar feel with a slightly distinctive ending, appealing to parents who value tradition with a personal twist.
Laurann is a modern English coinage blending Laura or Lauren with Ann. Laura comes from the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel', a plant symbolizing victory and honor. Ann is the English form of Hannah, from the Hebrew for 'grace'. The name first appeared in the United States in the 1930s, with its peak usage in 1946, and has remained in occasional use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lauri, Ann, Annie
Sibling names for Laurann
Names that share Laurann's style, for a brother or sister.
