Lauren: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOR-in · 2 syllables
Lauren means “a person from Laurentum; laurel”, from Latin.
Latin clipping of Laurentius. Doublet of Laurence.
- Meaning
- a person from Laurentum; laurel
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOR-in
- US rank (2025)
- #401
- US babies a year
- about 1,272 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Lauren?
Lauren was the #401 name in the US in 2025, given to 777 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 70% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #401 |
| England & Wales | #521 |
| Scotland | #341 |
| Northern Ireland | #212 |
| Ireland | #120 |
| Canada | #371 |
How old are people named Lauren?
Half of US adults named Lauren are older than 35; most are between 20 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lauren
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lauren have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lauren
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Courtney
- Natalie
- Hillary
- Paige
- Joanna
- Alexis
- Amber
- Jillian
- Marina
- Justine
- Rachel
- Francesca
- Megan
- Shannon
- Molly
- Lindsey
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Questions about Lauren
What does the name Lauren mean?
Lauren means “a person from Laurentum; laurel”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Lauren?
Lauren is pronounced LOR-in.
How popular is the name Lauren?
Lauren was the #401 name in the US in 2025, given to 777 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 70% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Lauren?
Half of US adults named Lauren are older than 35. Most are between 20 and 64.