Lauren
Lauren first appears in US records in 1924. It peaked in 1989, when 21,065 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 777.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lauren popular?
Declining Lauren is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1989 peak.
| 2020s | 5,793 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,905 | |
| 2000s | 97,162 | |
| 1990s | 153,590 | |
| 1980s | 145,161 | |
| 1970s | 21,827 | |
| 1960s | 12,466 | |
| 1950s | 8,471 | |
| 1940s | 2,180 | |
| 1930s | 16 | |
| 1920s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lauren mean?
Lauren relates to the Latin laurus, “laurel” — the victor’s crown — and is a feminine partner to Laurence. The actress Lauren Bacall made it fashionable in the 1940s.
Nicknames for Lauren
- Lo
- Ren
- Laurie
Variants & spellings
- Loren
- Lauryn
- Laurin
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lauren a boy or a girl name?
Lauren is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lauren a popular name right now?
Lauren is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1989 peak.
How popular is the name Lauren?
In 2025, Lauren ranked #401 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lauren most popular?
Lauren was most popular in 1989, when about 21,065 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Lauren?
Common nicknames for Lauren include Lo, Ren, Laurie.