Lauren Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lauren is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lauren?
Lauren is spelled L-A-U-R-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Lauren at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lauren is derived from the Latin word “laurus” meaning “laurel”, a plant historically used to create wreaths symbolizing victory or honor.
- Origin
- Lauren is commonly associated with the Latin word “laurus”.
- Pronunciation
- LAWR-en · 2 syllables
Lauren Popularity in 2025
Rank#401
Recorded Births777
- Girls usage fell 50 places to #401 and recorded 105 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lauren Mean?
Lauren is derived from the Latin word “laurus” meaning “laurel”, a plant historically used to create wreaths symbolizing victory or honor.
Origin: Lauren is commonly associated with the Latin word “laurus”. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, influenced by the laurel plant's symbolism.
How Do You Pronounce Lauren?
PronunciationLAWR-en
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lauren?
- History
- The name Lauren has been used in English-speaking contexts for several centuries, with its popularity increasing in the 20th century.
Lauren Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 777 | #401 |
| 2024 | Girls | 882 | #351 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 900 | #343 |
| 2022 | Girls | 987 | #327 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 969 | #336 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,278 | #232 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,513 | #202 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,705 | #173 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,992 | #148 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,325 | #134 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,697 | #119 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,097 | #94 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,350 | #92 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,660 | #72 |
| 2012 | Boys | 14 | #6,001 |
When Was Lauren Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1989 · Girls
21,065 recorded births
National rank #9
1990 · Girls
20,506 recorded births
National rank #10
1988 · Girls
19,637 recorded births
National rank #11
1991 · Girls
18,412 recorded births
National rank #13
Where Lauren Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #144 | 7 |
| NH | #174 | 7 |
| NE | #182 | 12 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| KS | #201 | 16 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| SC | #244 | 20 |
| WI | #247 | 22 |