Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor
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Lauren is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor". Listed origin: Latin.
LOR-en
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Lauren ranked #351 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #232 |
| 2021 | #336 |
| 2022 | #327 |
| 2023 | #343 |
| 2024 | #351 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Lauren is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bay laurel; Greek origin, the tree symbolizing victory and honor". Listed origin: Latin.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is LOR-en. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Lauren ranked #351 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Laur. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Lauren Rose, Lauren Grace, Lauren Claire aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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