Declining since 1985, #2,822 for girls today.
Popularity of Laurie since 1882
Babies named Laurie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 50 |
| 1890s | 76 |
| 1900s | 97 |
| 1910s | 296 |
| 1920s | 449 |
| 1930s | 734 |
| 1940s | 5,222 |
| 1950s | 46,964 |
| 1960s | 74,451 |
| 1970s | 26,101 |
| 1980s | 8,326 |
| 1990s | 2,026 |
| 2000s | 844 |
| 2010s | 555 |
| 2020s | 297 |
Meaning & origin
Laurie first appeared in U.S. records in 1882 and reached its peak popularity in 1962, when it was a common choice for baby girls. Since the mid-1980s, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, the name ranked 2822, with approximately 1 in 26,788 newborn girls named Laurie. The states where Laurie was most frequently used include Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Despite its fall in popularity, Laurie remains a familiar and gentle-sounding name with classic roots.
Laurie is a diminutive of Laura, which derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in ancient Rome. Laurie gained popularity as an independent name in the 19th century, often used as a feminine form. It saw peak usage in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States.
Where Laurie 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.
“Laurie” around the world
Where Laurie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
34
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lau, Ri
Sibling names for Laurie
Names that share Laurie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Laurie
Names whose popularity has moved with Laurie's over the last 50 years.
