Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurina since 1898
Babies named Laurina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurina's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurina is a delicate Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1898. Its peak in usage occurred in 1905, the highest recorded year, after which it declined steeply. The trajectory shows the name remained stable with very low and sporadic use over the decades. Despite its rarity, Laurina carries a classical charm linking it to the laurel wreath of victory. It has never re-entered the top 1000, remaining a quiet, niche choice.
Laurina is a diminutive or feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy famous for its laurel trees). The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor in Roman times. In Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, Laurina emerged as a delicate variant of Laura or Lauretta, used since the late 19th century. The name was modestly recorded in the United States starting in 1898, peaking in 1905.
“Laurina” around the world
Where Laurina 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: Lauri, Laurie, Rina, Lala
Sibling names for Laurina
Names that share Laurina's style, for a brother or sister.
