Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurene since 1894
Babies named Laurene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 304 |
| 1920s | 483 |
| 1930s | 370 |
| 1940s | 637 |
| 1950s | 1,041 |
| 1960s | 765 |
| 1970s | 188 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Laurene is a variant of Lauren that enjoyed a brief period of use in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in 1954. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined, and it no longer ranks among the top names for girls. While the name has been used for over a century, with records dating back to 1894, it has remained relatively uncommon. The name's trajectory shows stability after its peak, with very few recent births. Laurene is typically chosen by parents seeking a distinctive alternative to the more common Lauren or Lauryn.
Laurene is a variant of Lauren, itself a feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy) and later associated with the laurel tree. The name gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in the 1950s.
“Laurene” around the world
Where Laurene lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Rene, Lala
Sibling names for Laurene
Names that share Laurene's style, for a brother or sister.
