Laura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laura means 'laurel' or 'bay tree' and symbolizes victory and honor.
Meaning of the Name Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. It is derived from the Latin word 'laurus' which symbolizes victory and honor. In Roman mythology, the laurel wreath was a symbol of triumph and distinction. The name Laura has been popular throughout history and is associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and strength.
Popularity of the Name Laura
The popularity for the name Laura peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 18,969 births, which ranked number 37 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Laura had the most female births in 1964 with 18,969, which ranked number 14 out of 7,804 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 67, which ranked number 990 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Laura has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,146 births to 869 births, a decline of -24.17%. Among females, Laura has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,146 births to 869 births, a decline of -24.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laura
- 20 Year Trend of Laura: -72.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Laura: -24.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laura: -24.17%
Popularity of Laura by State
Among females, Laura was most popular in Northeastern states with 221 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 102 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laura. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 373 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 482 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 243 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 288 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 510 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 415 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 323 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 210 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 91 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 495 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 379 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 498 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 313 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 322 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 234 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 189 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 372 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 470 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 102 | 343 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 361 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 472 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 298 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laura
- Total Births of Laura: 845 (-2.73%)
- Female Births of Laura: 845 (-2.73%)
Given the downward trend of Laura over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.73% decrease in total births, for a total of 845 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laura have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 845 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.73%.