Laurel
How to say it: LOR-ul · /ˈlɔːrəl/
From Latin 'laurus', the laurel tree; symbol of victory, honor, and achievement in classical antiquity.
Laurel was the 713th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 372 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #769 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #713 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 372 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,912 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #769 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Laurel reached its high in the 1950s and remains in steady use. It now stands well below that high with further easing down likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and murmuring with a gentle nature mood. Willow and Holly share its leafy style.
Nicknames
- Laure
- Laurie
- Lori
Honouring a Laurel in the family
- Laurepet form
- Lauriepet form
- Loripet form
- Laurelineequivalent
- Defneequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Laurel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Laurel
- Laurel Clark (1961–2003)NASA astronaut, medical doctor, United States Navy Captain, and Space Shuttle mission specialist
- Laurel Holloman (born 1971)American painter and actress
- Laurel Hubbard (born 1978)Weightlifter from New Zealand
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