Declining since 2022, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Laurent since 1912
Babies named Laurent per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 128 |
| 1920s | 279 |
| 1930s | 182 |
| 1940s | 179 |
| 1950s | 197 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 128 |
Meaning & origin
Laurent, the French equivalent of Lawrence, has seen modest use in the United States since records began in 1912. Its peak year was 1927, but it has since declined in frequency, particularly over the last few years as indicated by a falling trajectory since 2022. As of 2025, the name holds rank 5861, with approximately 1 in 113,872 newborn boys receiving it, placing Laurent among rarer choices. Despite its low current usage, the name carries a classic European feel and has not been among the top 1000 names in recent decades, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with historical depth.
Laurent is the French form of the Latin name Laurentius, which derives from Laurentum, a city in ancient Italy. The name's association with the laurel wreath, a symbol of victory and honor, contributed to its popularity in Christian contexts through Saint Lawrence, a third-century martyr. In France, Laurent has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages, often given in honor of the saint.
“Laurent” around the world
Where Laurent lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
#23
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lau, Lolo, Ren
Sibling names for Laurent
Names that share Laurent's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Claire, Juliette, Margot, Camille, Sylvie, Chantelle, Claudine, Coletta, Delaine, Genelle, Jocelyne, Linette, Mignon, Charlet, Christelle, Lorrain, Nicollette, Chantalle, Juliene, Laurianne, Laurine, Sandrine, Davona, Desirre, Francyne, Lazette, Marcellene
Brothers: Julien, Benoît, Pascal, Antoine, Matthieu, Germaine, Regis, Stephane, Fabrice, Thierry, Gaetan, Keldric
