Baby Name Popularity Profile

Laurel

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Laurel.

✦ Laurel tree 🌍 Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #734
All-Time Peak Rank #241 Achieved 1956
Total U.S. Births 47,113 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1883 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1950s 1,181 births in 1956
💡 The Laurel Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Laurel tree
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Latin word 'laurus', meaning 'laurel tree' or 'bay tree'. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.
Common Nicknames
Laurie Lolly
Alternative Spellings
Laurell
Pronunciation: LOR-el
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Laurel

According to SSA data, Laurel achieved its highest historical rank of #241 in 1956. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1956 with 1,181 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 0.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 122 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Laurel across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift +0.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,181 births in 1956
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 49 yrs
Registry Streak 122 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 42
1890s: 98
1900s: 108
1910s: 366
1920s: 1,437
1930s: 1,525
1940s: 4,890
1950s: 9,439
1960s: 6,366
1970s: 4,065
1980s: 4,901
1990s: 4,365
2000s: 3,445
2010s: 3,618
2020s: 2,448

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables La-uel
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State North Dakota
Top States North Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Minnesota
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
North Dakota Unranked 351 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #989 1,619 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #521 806 1953 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #771 727 1969 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 1,600 1954 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #566 865 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #407 1,359 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #661 1,638 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 265 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 656 1955 Insufficient historical volume
California #989 5,641 1957 +7.7% Growth
South Dakota Unranked 188 1950 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1337 2,660 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 164 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #664 2,000 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #927 2,338 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 192 1953 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 605 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #308 2,297 1956 +24.1% Growth
New York #1124 3,216 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #593 864 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #466 810 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #255 116 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1293 1,202 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 47 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 236 1953 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 864 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #691 733 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #730 843 1988 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #479 846 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #1156 358 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #1021 652 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 297 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #908 2,094 2016 37.3% Decline
Maryland #794 386 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #462 449 2017 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 353 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #706 416 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #854 327 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 64 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 29 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 50 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 19 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #786 186 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #485 141 1994 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 57 1959 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 98 2003 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 39 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 22 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 49 1971 Insufficient historical volume

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