Laurel
boy nameLaurel entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #783 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#783
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #948 |
| 1890s | #1061 |
| 1900s | #1007 |
| 1910s | #1086 |
| 1920s | #970 |
| 1930s | #1138 |
| 1940s | #1422 |
| 1950s | #2041 |
| 1960s | #2713 |
| 1970s | #4308 |
| 1980s | #4735 |
| 1990s | #7103 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Laurel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laurel alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Laurel most popular?
- Laurel peaked in 1926, reaching #783 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Laurel with classmates?
- Laurel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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