Laureen
Meaninglaurel · English form of Lauren
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #516 in 1960
10 babies were named Laureen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,633 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Laureen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Laureen, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Laureen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLaureen first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #516. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLaureen has climbed 1,633 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLaureen is an English form of Lauren, which means “laurel”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Laureen
Laureen is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “laurel”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-een”. US birth records list Laureen for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 104 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #516 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 254,237 girls |
| 1920s | 4.4 | 227,790 girls |
| 1930s | 18 | 55,991 girls |
| 1940s | 49 | 20,568 girls |
| 1950s | 114 | 8,792 girls |
| 1960s | 129 | 7,771 girls |
| 1970s | 36 | 28,074 girls |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,819 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,460 girls |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 159,744 girls |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 190,114 girls |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 girls |
Other spellings of Laureen
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Laureen
What does the name Laureen mean?
Laureen means “laurel” in English, as a form of Lauren.
What is the origin of the name Laureen?
Laureen has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Laureen a boy or girl name?
Laureen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Laureen?
Laureen ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#516).