Laurita
Laurita is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationLaurita peaked in 1954, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Laurita you'd meet today is about 71 years old.
- HistoryLaurita first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Laurita
Laurita is a girl name of Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Spanish names
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Laurita
What is the origin of the name Laurita?
Laurita is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).
Is Laurita a boy or girl name?
Laurita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Laurita?
Laurita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #2,076 in 1954, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Laurita?
Laurita is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.