MallowbyNames

Lauriel

LOR-ee-el · Of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Laura and names like Ariel or a feminine form of Laurel.

Peak popularity
2016
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Lauriel since 1960

Babies named Lauriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59141960198020002020Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s0
1980s49
1990s37
2000s30
2010s69
2020s10

Meaning & origin

Lauriel is a modern American coinage, first appearing in Social Security records in 1960. Its popularity peaked in 2016, with usage steadily declining since 2015. The name has never entered the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its status as a rare and distinctive choice. It has not been recorded in 2025, suggesting it may be falling out of use. No top state data is available, indicating broad but low-level distribution. Lauriel likely blends the classic Laura or Laurel with the fashionable -iel suffix, giving it a melodic, feminine sound.

Lauriel is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1960 in U.S. Social Security data. It likely blends the name Laura, derived from the Latin laurus 'laurel', with the popular suffix -iel found in names like Ariel and Daniel. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Laurel or a feminine elaboration of Laurie. The name saw peak usage in 2016 but has been in decline since 2015.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lauri, Laurie, Elle, Lala

Variants: Laurel, Laurie, Lorel

Sibling names for Lauriel

Names that share Lauriel's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lauriel mean?
Lauriel is of uncertain origin, but it is often considered a modern combination of Laura, meaning 'laurel' in Latin, and the suffix -iel, which appears in biblical names like Ariel. It may also be a variant of Laurel.
How popular is the name Lauriel?
Lauriel has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2016, and its usage has been falling since 2015, with no recorded births in the latest year (2025).
Is Lauriel a boy or girl name?
Lauriel is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data since its first recording in 1960.