Laurel
Female name · — Stable
17,483
Total Births
1956
Peak Year
#709
Rank 2023
1883
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Laurel
Laurel is a female name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1950s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 17,483 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 44 births |
| 1890s | 57 births |
| 1900s | 48 births |
| 1910s | 91 births |
| 1920s | 599 births |
| 1930s | 644 births |
| 1940s | 1,980 births |
| 1950s | 3,788 births |
| 1960s | 2,497 births |
| 1970s | 1,600 births |
| 1980s | 1,896 births |
| 1990s | 1,687 births |
| 2000s | 1,219 births |
| 2010s | 916 births |
| 2020s | 417 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laurel?
Laurel has been given to 17,483 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1956 with 466 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #709.
Is Laurel a boy or girl name?
Laurel is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Laurel most popular?
Laurel was most popular in 1956, when 466 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Laurel?
Laurel first appeared in US records in 1883.