How Many People Are Named Laura?
people in the United States are named Laura
1 in 416 people has this name
Popularity Rank
ββ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
19,008 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel". This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. It was also the name of the subject of poems by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch.... [more]
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.5 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Laura"
- 868 babies were named Laura in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1964
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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