Lawren
Meaninglaurel · English form of Lauren
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,845 in 1986
5 babies were named Lawren in the US in 2025. It has dropped 8,019 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lawren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lawren, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lawren would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLawren first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #2,845. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLawren was 5.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 60,606 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendLawren has slipped 8,019 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLawren is an English form of Lauren, which means “laurel”.
About the name Lawren
Lawren is a girl name of English origin meaning “laurel”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Lawren for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 56 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #2,845 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 3.5 | 287,356 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,805 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,024 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,129 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 97,943 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lawren
What does the name Lawren mean?
Lawren means “laurel” in English, as a form of Lauren.
What is the origin of the name Lawren?
Lawren has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lawren a boy or girl name?
Lawren is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lawren?
Lawren ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#2,845).