Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurine since 1891
Babies named Laurine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laurine's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 425 |
| 1920s | 572 |
| 1930s | 369 |
| 1940s | 298 |
| 1950s | 325 |
| 1960s | 254 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurine is a French feminine form of Laurence, derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1891, reflecting its adoption from French naming traditions. Its peak year was 1907, during a period when many French-derived names were fashionable in English-speaking countries. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, and it remains uncommon in modern times. The name's stable trajectory over the decades suggests it never experienced a major revival, but it retains a classic, vintage charm.
Laurine is a French feminine form of Laurence, which itself derives from the Latin Laurentius, a name meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy) or, by association with laurus, 'laurel'. The name was adopted in France during the late 19th century and saw some use in English-speaking countries as well. Its popularity peaked in the early 1900s but has since declined.
“Laurine” around the world
Where Laurine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lauri, Laurie, Rina
Sibling names for Laurine
Names that share Laurine's style, for a brother or sister.
