girl name
Lauren
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#401 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Lauren in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lauren a boy or a girl name?
Lauren is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.