Holding steady.
Popularity of Lauris since 1912
Babies named Lauris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lauris's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 33 |
| 1920s | 43 | 51 |
| 1930s | 25 | 34 |
| 1940s | 6 | 11 |
| 1950s | 30 | 27 |
| 1960s | 11 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lauris is a rare and intriguing unisex name with Scandinavian and Latvian roots. First appearing in U.S. records in 1912, it reached its peak popularity in 1913, after which it saw a sharp decline and has remained exceedingly uncommon ever since. The name has not appeared in the top 1000 rankings in recent decades, and its trajectory is stable with minimal usage. While its exact etymology is debated, it is generally considered a form of Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. The lack of top states or notable bearers adds to its obscurity, making it a unique choice for parents seeking an unusual name with a classic feel.
Lauris is a name with multiple possible origins. In Scandinavia, it is often considered a variant of Lars or Laurentius, derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. In Latvia, Lauris is a masculine given name derived from Laurentius as well. The name saw some early 20th-century use in the United States, with its peak in 1913, but has remained relatively rare.
“Lauris” around the world
Where Lauris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lauri, Lars
Sibling names for Lauris
Names that share Lauris's style, for a brother or sister.
