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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 52.7 years old
📈 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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