Where does the name Laurie come from?

Laurie is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Laurie a boy or a girl name?

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

How popular is the name Laurie in 2023?

Laurie ranks #3952 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1962 with 10,706 babies.

How do you pronounce Laurie?

Laurie is pronounced LOR-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Laurie?

Laurie is also written as Lori, Lorrie, Laurey.

A name from Latin · Girl

Laurie

A short form of Laura or Laurence (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). Used for both boys and girls historically, now almost exclusively feminine in U.S. usage.

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Popularity over time

A 141-year arc in numbers.

166,375 U.S. births recorded from 1882–2023.

Popularity · 1882–2023

38 births in 2023

1882 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

LA short form of Laura or Laurence (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). Used for both boys and girls historically, now almost exclusively feminine in U.S. usage.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Laurie".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Lori Most common Lorrie Laurey

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Laurie.

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Laurie Anderson (avant-garde musician)
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Hugh Laurie (actor; surname)
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Laurie Metcalf (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Laurie.

What does the name Laurie mean?: Laurie means a short form of Laura or Laurence (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). Used for both boys and girls historically, now almost exclusively feminine in U.S. usage.
Where does the name Laurie come from?: Laurie is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Laurie a boy or a girl name?: Laurie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Laurie are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Laurie in 2023?: Laurie ranks #3952 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1962 with 10,706 babies.
How do you pronounce Laurie?: Laurie is pronounced LOR-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Laurie?: Laurie is also written as Lori, Lorrie, Laurey.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.