Laurie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Laurel; Victory
Background: The name Laurie originates from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel,' which symbolizes victory. This term was adopted into French as 'Laurie,' maintaining the same connection to the laurel tree, often associated with triumph.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#236
Total births
168,382
Most popular decade
1960s
(224,151 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-67 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1882
Gender usage
1.2% male
98.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #845
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 46
- Peak rank
- #1,045
- Most recent year
- 1990
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,115
Female
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #908
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 10,674
- Peak rank
- #42
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 52
- Recent rank
- #3,072
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).