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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Laurel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Laureen|Laurelai
LatinGirl→ Stable

Laurel

LOR-ul · 2 syllables

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Girl
#728
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy — · → Stable

#728
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 33
Peak rank
#637 in 2021
5yr change
-13 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
28% boy · 72% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #728 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Laurel

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #728

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-13 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureLatinUnisex2-syllableBotanicalClassicVintageVictory symbolismEarthy
Character
quiet strengthgraceful resiliencepeaceful wisdomnatural elegance
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Laurels

pioneeringdedicatedscholarlymeticulousinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Laurel is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #728 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -13 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#728 · rare
Laurel at a Glance
Meaning:The laurel plant, symbol of victory, honor, and achievement in ancient Rome. Associated with Apollo and poetic excellence.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#637 in 2021
5yr change:-13 ranks
Sex usage:28% boy · 72% girl
Notable bearers
Laurel Aitken
Jamaican-British musician and ska pioneer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Hazel◈IvySage◈Willow◈Olive◈Rowan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laurel
IvyHazel◈Wren◈Sage◈Cedar◈Jasper◈OliverFelix
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Sage◈
English · #146
→ Stable
Willow◈
English · #41
→ Stable
Olive◈
Latin · #171
→ Stable
Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Laurel illustration
Name Intelligence
Laurel · Overview
Summary

Laurel is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #728 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Laurel scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Classic character
Laurel carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
laurel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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