Laura
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Laurel; Victory
Background: The name Laura originates from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel,' a symbol of victory. In Italian, Laura has also been associated with the laurel tree, reinforcing its connection to triumph and honor.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#26
Total births
803,566
Most popular decade
1960s
(523,890 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-43 ranks)
Years in Top 100
112
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #943
- Peak year
- 1971
- Peak year births
- 67
- Peak rank
- #990
- Most recent year
- 2011
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,285
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,012
- First year rank
- #17
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 18,967
- Peak rank
- #14
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 868
- Recent rank
- #358
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).