Lauren: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A laurel-crowned one, victorious and wise.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #232
- Peak
- #9 in 1989
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lauren Means
Lauren is a girl name of English origin. A laurel-crowned one, victorious and wise.
How Popular Lauren Is
Lauren currently ranks #232 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 1989. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lauren
- Lauren was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #9 in 1989.
- Lauren has been a top 100 name across 126+ years of American history.
- Lauren is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Lauren
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lauren
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lauren.
Questions About Lauren
What does Lauren mean?
Lauren is a girl name of English origin. A laurel-crowned one, victorious and wise.
How popular is Lauren?
Lauren currently ranks #232 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 1989. It has held steady.
Where does Lauren come from?
Lauren comes from English roots. Lauren was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #9 in 1989.
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