Lauren
Lauren: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษษนษn/ ยท /หlษษนษชn/
Meaning and origin of Lauren
- A unisex given name.
- A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Laurence; feminine of Lawrence
- A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Laurence.
Etymology
Latin clipping of Laurentius. Doublet of Laurence.
How popular is Lauren?
Since 1880, 475,577 girls and 5,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Lauren (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #626 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #401 for girls, with 777 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lauren
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Sibling name ideas for Lauren
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Lauren FAQ
What does the name Lauren mean?
A unisex given name. A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Laurence; feminine of Lawrence A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Laurence. Latin clipping of Laurentius. Doublet of Laurence.
What is the origin of the name Lauren?
Lauren is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lauren?
Since 1880, 475,577 girls and 5,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Lauren (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #626 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #401 for girls, with 777 babies given the name.
Is Lauren a boy or girl name?
Lauren is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 475,577 girls and 5,818 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.