Laurel
girl name#734 in 2025Laurel entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #241 in 1956, ranks #734 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#734
rank today
#241
peak (1956)
372
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #1067 |
| 1900s | #1176 |
| 1910s | #1051 |
| 1920s | #636 |
| 1930s | #583 |
| 1940s | #347 |
| 1950s | #274 |
| 1960s | #376 |
| 1970s | #482 |
| 1980s | #447 |
| 1990s | #551 |
| 2000s | #787 |
| 2010s | #799 |
| 2020s | #702 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Laurel has been most popular in TX, PA, CA.
Living bearers
About 39,500 people named Laurel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laurel alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laurel in 2025?
- Laurel ranks #734 among US girl names in 2025, with 372 babies given the name.
- When was the name Laurel most popular?
- Laurel peaked in 1956, reaching #241 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laurel with classmates?
- Laurel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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