Lauro
Meaninglaurel · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,456 in 1933
20 babies were named Lauro in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,210 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lauro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lauro, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lauro would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLauro first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #1,456. Today it's #4,857, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLauro was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendLauro has climbed 3,210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Lauro means “laurel”. Our records link it to Filipino and Latin roots.
- OriginLauro is the #4 most popular Filipino boy name in the US. That's out of 19 Filipino boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Lauro
Lauro is a boy name of Filipino and Latin origin meaning “laurel”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-uro”. US birth records list Lauro for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 113 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #1,456 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:Filipino namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,680 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 78,431 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 78,864 boys |
| 1940s | 8.7 | 114,679 boys |
| 1950s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 1960s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 72,254 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,981 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 64,851 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 67,705 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 102,564 boys |
More Filipino boy names
- Boy name: Danilo · God is my judge
- Boy name: Efren · fruitful
- Unisex name: Rosario · rosary
- Boy name: Benjie · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Bayani
- Boy name: Bienvenido
- Boy name: Pacifico
- Boy name: Rodel
Questions about the name Lauro
What does the name Lauro mean?
Lauro means “laurel” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Lauro?
Lauro has Filipino, Latin roots in our records. Other Filipino names include Danilo, Efren, Rosario.
Is Lauro a boy or girl name?
Lauro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lauro?
Lauro ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#1,456).