NAME PROFILE
Laura
Laura is derived from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel.' It symbolizes victory and honor. The name evokes a sense of beauty, strength, and resilience, often associated with individuals who are nurturing and creative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 804,390 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%NY — 20%IL — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Laura Linney (Actress, *The Big C*) · Laura Dern (Actress, *Jurassic Park* series) · Laura Pausini (Singer-songwriter, Grammy Award winner) · Laura Bush (Former First Lady of the United States) · Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author, *Little House on the Prairie* series)
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