Declining since 1989, #401 for girls today.
Popularity of Lauren since 1924
Babies named Lauren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 2,180 |
| 1950s | 8,471 |
| 1960s | 12,466 |
| 1970s | 21,827 |
| 1980s | 145,161 |
| 1990s | 153,590 |
| 2000s | 97,162 |
| 2010s | 28,905 |
| 2020s | 5,793 |
Meaning & origin
Lauren, a name of Latin origin, experienced a meteoric rise in the United States during the 20th century. Its peak year was 1989, when it was a top choice for baby girls. By 2025, it ranks #401, with about 1 in every 2069 baby girls given the name. Despite its decline from its peak, Lauren remains steadily used, particularly in states like Montana, North Dakota, and New Hampshire. The name's trajectory has been falling since 1989, reflecting a shift away from the height of its popularity in the 1980s. First recorded in the U.S. in 1924, Lauren's timeline illustrates its transition from a rare usage to a widespread modern classic. Its enduring appeal lies in its crisp sound and the timeless symbolism of the laurel wreath.
Lauren is the English feminine form of Laurence, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum', an ancient city in Italy. The name was later associated with the laurel plant, a symbol of victory and honor in Roman culture. Lauren emerged as a given name for girls in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, gaining significant popularity from the mid-20th century onward, especially in the United States.
Where Lauren is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lauren” around the world
Where Lauren lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
39
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lori, Ren
Sibling names for Lauren
Names that share Lauren's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Megan, Rachel, Stephanie, Jennifer, Ashley, Alison, Allison, Alyson, Amber, Amie, Carissa, Carly, Cassie, Courtney, Heather, Hillary, Jacquelyn, Jenifer, Jenna, Jessica, Jillian, Justine, Kaitlyn, Kayleigh, Kelli, Kelsey, Kendra, Kristen, Kristin, Lindsay, Lindsey, Loren, Mallory, Meagan, Meghan, Nichole, Nikki, Shelby, Whitney, Allyson, Ashely, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashlie, Ashly, Breana, Breann, Breanne, Breeanna, Britney, Brittni, Carleigh, Carley, Carlyn, Cayla, Chelsey, Christen, Gillian, Hayley, Jaclyn, Jaimee, Jayme, Jessi, Jessika, Julianne, Kacie, Kaley, Kalyn, Kasie, Kassie, Katelin, Katelyn, Katlyn, Kayley, Kaytlyn, Kellee, Kelsi, Kimberley, Kirstin, Kristan, Kristyn, Krysta, Kyrsten, Leigh, Linsey, Lorin, Lynsey, Maegan, Rashell, Tori, Alyshia, Aryn, Becca, Bethanne, Briann, Brianne, Britani, Brittan, Brittanie, Brittny, Casie, Chanell, Corie, Cristin, Ellyn, Karena, Katelynne, Keirsten, Kellyn, Kelsy, Kimberlie, Krislyn, Krysten, Krystin, Kymberly, Kyrstin, Leighanne, Lyndsay, Lyndsie, Mackenzi, Magan, Meggan, Meghann, Nichol, Nicholle, Raeanna, Rayann, Robynn, Shaniece, Ahsley, Alisyn, Allicia, Ashle, Bethaney, Brieanne, Britanny, Brittainy, Brittanny, Brittiny, Bryann, Caralyn, Catlyn, Chrislynn, Cortni, Cortnie, Courteney, Dareen, Jilian, Kaetlyn, Kalene, Karlynn, Katee, Kateland, Katelyne, Kaylynne, Kayte, Kearsten, Kearstin, Kelcy, Kelyn, Kimberle, Kimberleigh, Kimberlin, Kimbery, Kimbley, Kirstan, Kortnie, Krystyn, Kurstin, Kymberli, Laren, Lessly, Linsay, Lorren, Lyndsi, Lynnsey, Lynzie, Maeghan, Maghan, Maygan, Meagen, Mechell, Megann, Megen, Megyn, Mehgan, Rashel, Shawnie, Tarynn, Allisen, Amye, Amylynn, Ashleyann, Ashleymarie, Ashleynicole, Breeanne, Brittane, Brittiney, Brittne, Bryttani, Bryttany, Caitlen, Charnise, Cortny, Danitra, Faren, Jamilee, Jenin, Jenipher, Jennae, Jennalee, Jennier, Jillianne, Jyllian, Kaitlyne, Karolynn, Karrin, Katelynd, Kathelyn, Katlyne, Katlynne, Katryn, Kayti, Kaytie, Kellye, Keyauna, Korynn, Kristyl, Kymberlie, Lavren, Lindsee, Maegen, Maigan, Meagon, Meggin, Meghin, Britiany, Jessaca, Alisen, Ashey, Aylinn, Bethannie, Breigh, Brentney, Brettany, Briane, Brittnei, Brytney, Caytlyn, Chelbie, Chelsye, Chrisma, Christiann, Courtnei, Danyle, Devann, Hollyanne, Jaclin, Jessicamarie, Jillyn, Kaityln, Karess, Karle, Karynn, Katelee, Katilin, Kayline, Kerrilyn, Kimberlly, Krisi, Krystn, Larren, Laurrie, Megean, Meghen, Megon, Meigan, Meredeth, Meygan, Mickelle, Nicloe, Rashanna, Reanne, Sarahlynn, Tameia
Brothers: Scott, Brian, Kevin, Eric, Jason, Barry, Brad, Brett, Clayton, Darren, Derek, Derrick, Devon, Garrett, Jared, Jarrett, Matt, Randall, Ryan, Travis, Arron, Branson, Brenton, Bret, Britt, Bryon, Collin, Daren, Darian, Daron, Deshaun, Dustan, Garett, Garret, Jaren, Jarett, Jarod, Jaron, Jarred, Jarrod, Jerrod, Jestin, Kenny, Kenton, Kirk, Trever, Tristin, Zachery, Bradon, Brendon, Byran, Darryn, Daryn, Derrek, Gaven, Jarad, Jarid, Jarrad, Jarren, Jarron, Jaycob, Jerad, Jered, Justen, Kennth, Kenrick, Mychael, Sherrod, Taren, Terrel, Torian, Brenten, Dallon, Derren, Deryk, Dillian, Erek, Garen, Gerrell, Gerren, Jarrid, Jarrin, Jaryd, Jerek, Jerren, Jerrid, Justan, Kaven, Raysean, Stevin, Teran, Alanmichael, Brandonlee, Brentt, Bryen, Chaddrick, Coren, Creg, Dairon, Gerod, Jaremy, Jasyn, Jerett, Jermale, Jerran, Kallin, Orenthal, Shelden, Trejon, Ryun, Carmeron, Darric, Deryck, Devinn, Kayren, Kelen, Kelwin, Lakeem, Lamarco, Laquincy, Larron, Shawnn, Travor
Names like Lauren
Names whose popularity has moved with Lauren's over the last 50 years.
