How Many People Are Named Lauren?

480,615

people in the United States are named Lauren

1 in 697 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#138

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1435%

Of US population

Peak Year

1989

21,199 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: LAWR-ən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant or feminine form of LAURENCE (1). Originally a masculine name, it was first popularized as a feminine name by actress Betty Jean Perske (1924-), who used Lauren Bacall as her stage name.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.8%
Male
1.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 32.1 years old

Young (<30) 212,898
44.3%
Adult (30–60) 248,635
51.7%
Senior (>60) 19,082
4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1884 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 47,364
Texas 38,730
New York 37,532
Pennsylvania 26,465
Illinois 23,037
Florida 21,629
Ohio 21,442
New Jersey 20,516
Michigan 18,132
Massachusetts 14,853

💡 Fun Facts About "Lauren"

  • 884 babies were named Lauren in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1989
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1884
  • Most popular in California

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