Laura
Female name · ★ Classic
355,975
Total Births
1964
Peak Year
#365
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Laura
Laura is of Latin origin meaning 'laurel,' immortalized by Petrarch's love poetry in the 14th century. It has been a top-50 name in the US for most of the 20th century. Famous Lauras include Laura Bush and Laura Dern.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 22,049 births |
| 1890s | 18,799 births |
| 1900s | 15,532 births |
| 1910s | 16,238 births |
| 1920s | 15,147 births |
| 1930s | 10,715 births |
| 1940s | 14,241 births |
| 1950s | 38,239 births |
| 1960s | 68,426 births |
| 1970s | 46,596 births |
| 1980s | 52,103 births |
| 1990s | 25,989 births |
| 2000s | 9,256 births |
| 2010s | 1,982 births |
| 2020s | 663 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laura?
Laura has been given to 355,975 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1964 with 7,426 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #365.
Is Laura a boy or girl name?
Laura is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Laura most popular?
Laura was most popular in 1964, when 7,426 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Laura?
Laura first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).