Laura

Rank 361st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Laura was 361st most popular baby name for girls and 741st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 869 babies were named Laura in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,876 babies in the United States were named Laura. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Laura is around 50 to 53 years old.

The name "Laura" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Laura include Laur and Lori.

Laura Meaning & Origin

Laura is a classic feminine name of Latin origin, that means "laurel," a symbol of honor, achievement, and victory in ancient times.

The name Laura is described as elegant, literature-wise and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Laura is pronounced law-rah in English. The name Laura has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Laura

The name Laura is shared by many notable figures in different fields, such as literature (Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of "Little House on the Prairie") and music (Laura Marling, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter).

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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