Holding steady.
Popularity of Lauree since 1914
Babies named Lauree per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lauree's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 193 |
| 1960s | 209 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lauree is a rare feminine given name first recorded in the United States in 1914. It never entered the top 1000 ranks, but saw its peak year of usage in 1966, suggesting a brief period of mild interest during the mid-20th century. Its trajectory has been stable, with consistent but very low usage over the decades. The name likely originated as a phonetic spelling of Laurie or a variant of Laura, drawing on the Latin root for 'laurel,' a symbol of victory and honor. While no state data is available for top usage, Lauree remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, soft-sounding name with a vintage feel.
Lauree is a modern English variant likely derived from Laurie, itself a diminutive of Laurence or Laura. Laurence comes from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'of Laurentum,' a city in ancient Italy. The use of 'Lauree' as a given name is rare and appears to have been coined as a phonetic, feminine-sounding variant in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie
Sibling names for Lauree
Names that share Lauree's style, for a brother or sister.
