Laurel
Laurel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Laurel
- A female or male given name from English from the laurel plant.
How popular is Laurel?
Since 1880, 47,113 girls and 1,860 boys in the U.S. have been named Laurel (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #789 in 1926. In 2025 it ranked #734 for girls, with 372 babies given the name.
Names similar to Laurel
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Laurel FAQ
What does the name Laurel mean?
A female or male given name from English from the laurel plant.
What is the origin of the name Laurel?
Laurel is listed as a name of English from the laurel plant origin.
How popular is the name Laurel?
Since 1880, 47,113 girls and 1,860 boys in the U.S. have been named Laurel (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #789 in 1926. In 2025 it ranked #734 for girls, with 372 babies given the name.
Is Laurel a boy or girl name?
Laurel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 47,113 girls and 1,860 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.