Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurena since 1885
Babies named Laurena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurena's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 72 |
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1885. It reached its peak occurrence in 1897, but never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name has remained stable in use, appearing sporadically in birth records through the latest year (2025). The similarity to more common names like Laura and Lauren may contribute to its infrequent usage. Its exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely draws from the laurel tree, a symbol of victory in ancient Greece and Rome.
Laurena likely emerged in the 19th century as a feminine elaboration of Lauren, itself a diminutive of Laura (from Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel'). It may also be a variant of Lorena, a name popularized in the 19th century. The name saw modest use in the United States from the 1880s onward but never entered the top 1000.
“Laurena” around the world
Where Laurena lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Rena, Lolly
Sibling names for Laurena
Names that share Laurena's style, for a brother or sister.
