Lauren
boy nameLauren entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #621 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#621
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #971 |
| 1890s | #1024 |
| 1900s | #1093 |
| 1910s | #914 |
| 1920s | #831 |
| 1930s | #759 |
| 1940s | #759 |
| 1950s | #871 |
| 1960s | #1100 |
| 1970s | #1453 |
| 1980s | #969 |
| 1990s | #2062 |
| 2000s | #4485 |
| 2010s | #8808 |
| 2020s | #10113 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Lauren are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lauren alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lauren in 2025?
- Lauren is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lauren most popular?
- Lauren peaked in 1937, reaching #621 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lauren with classmates?
- Lauren will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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