Lauro Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish and Italian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lauro means 'brave' or 'leader' and is of Spanish and Italian origin.
Meaning of the Name Lauro
Lauro is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin name 'Laurentius' which means 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy. In Roman mythology, Laurentius was a name given to individuals who demonstrated strength and bravery. The name Lauro is associated with qualities such as leadership, determination, and independence.
Popularity of the Name Lauro
The popularity for the name Lauro peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 48 births, which ranked number 5,026 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Lauro had the most male births in 2000 with 48, which ranked number 2,087 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Lauro has declined over the last ten years from 17 births to 15 births, a decline of -11.76%. Among males, Lauro has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 15 births, a decline of -11.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lauro
- 20 Year Trend of Lauro: -42.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Lauro: -11.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lauro: -11.76%
Popularity of Lauro by State
For males, Lauro was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lauro. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lauro
- Total Births of Lauro: 15 (-1.24%)
- Male Births of Lauro: 15 (-1.24%)
Given the downward trend of Lauro over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.24% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Lauro have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.24%.