Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lauren.
National Rank (2025)
#401
All-Time Peak Rank
#9 (1989)
Total U.S. Births
475,577
Unisex Distribution1.2% Boy / 98.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lauren Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Lauren
According to SSA data, Lauren achieved its highest historical rank of #9 in 1989. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1989 with 21,065 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 71.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 87 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lauren scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-71.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record21,065Births in 1989
Years in Top 100
37yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
87Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:6
1930s:16
1940s:2,180
1950s:8,471
1960s:12,466
1970s:21,827
1980s:145,161
1990s:153,590
2000s:97,162
2010s:28,905
2020s:5,793
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLa-uen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
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