Where does the name Lauren come from?

Lauren is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Lauren a boy or a girl name?

Lauren is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Lauren are girls and 1% are boys.

How popular is the name Lauren in 2023?

Lauren ranks #343 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1989 with 21,199 babies.

How do you pronounce Lauren?

Lauren is pronounced LOR-en (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Lauren?

Lauren is also written as Lauryn, Loren, Laurin.

A name from Latin · Girl

Lauren

English feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Surged in popularity after the 1944 film Laura introduced Lauren Bacall to American audiences.

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Popularity over time

A 139-year arc in numbers.

473,918 U.S. births recorded from 1884–2023.

Popularity · 1884–2023

900 births in 2023

1884 1953 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

LEnglish feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Surged in popularity after the 1944 film Laura introduced Lauren Bacall to American audiences.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Lauren".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Lauryn Most common Loren Laurin

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Lauren.

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Lauren Bacall (actress)
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Lauren Hutton (model)
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Lauryn Hill (musician)

Quick answers

People often ask about Lauren.

What does the name Lauren mean?: Lauren means english feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Surged in popularity after the 1944 film Laura introduced Lauren Bacall to American audiences.
Where does the name Lauren come from?: Lauren is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Lauren a boy or a girl name?: Lauren is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Lauren are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Lauren in 2023?: Lauren ranks #343 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1989 with 21,199 babies.
How do you pronounce Lauren?: Lauren is pronounced LOR-en (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Lauren?: Lauren is also written as Lauryn, Loren, Laurin.

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