How Many People Are Named Laurel?

48,599

people in the United States are named Laurel

1 in 6,893 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1111

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0145%

Of US population

Peak Year

1956

1,197 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: LAWR-əl
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the name of the laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
96.2%
Male
3.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 52.7 years old

Young (<30) 11,830
24.3%
Adult (30–60) 14,221
29.3%
Senior (>60) 22,548
46.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1883 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5,613
New York 3,203
Illinois 2,689
Ohio 2,343
Pennsylvania 2,261
Texas 2,062
Michigan 2,025
Minnesota 1,717
Massachusetts 1,630
Washington 1,613

💡 Fun Facts About "Laurel"

  • 386 babies were named Laurel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1956
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1883
  • Most popular in California

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