girl name
Laura
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#379 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Laura in the US, 1880–2025
Laura first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1964, when 18,967 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 805.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Laura a boy or a girl name?
Laura is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Laura?
In 2025, Laura ranked #379 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Laura most popular?
Laura was most popular in 1964, when about 18,967 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.