Laurell
girl nameLaurell entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2850 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2850
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3092 |
| 1920s | #3641 |
| 1930s | #3819 |
| 1940s | #3768 |
| 1950s | #4170 |
| 1960s | #5409 |
| 1970s | #7430 |
| 1980s | #8364 |
| 1990s | #11855 |
| 2000s | #13292 |
| 2010s | #13869 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Laurell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laurell alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laurell in 2025?
- Laurell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Laurell most popular?
- Laurell peaked in 1949, reaching #2850 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laurell with classmates?
- Laurell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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