Laurel
Laurel first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 1956, when 1,181 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 372.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Laurel popular?
Rising Laurel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,448 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,618 | |
| 2000s | 3,445 | |
| 1990s | 4,365 | |
| 1980s | 4,901 | |
| 1970s | 4,065 | |
| 1960s | 6,366 | |
| 1950s | 9,439 | |
| 1940s | 4,890 | |
| 1930s | 1,525 | |
| 1920s | 1,437 | |
| 1910s | 366 | |
| 1900s | 108 | |
| 1890s | 98 | |
| 1880s | 42 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Laurel mean?
Laurel names the laurel tree, whose leaves crowned victors in the ancient world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laurel mean?
Laurel means The laurel tree. Laurel names the laurel tree, whose leaves crowned victors in the ancient world.
What is the origin of the name Laurel?
Laurel is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Laurel?
Laurel is pronounced “LOR-ul.”
Is Laurel a boy or a girl name?
Laurel is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Laurel a popular name right now?
Laurel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Laurel?
In 2025, Laurel ranked #734 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Laurel most popular?
Laurel was most popular in 1956, when about 1,181 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Laurel?
Names similar to Laurel include Aurelia, Marina, Flora, Estella, Venus.
What names go well with Laurel?
Latin names that pair well with Laurel include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.