Name Legacy

Laura

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Laura was most popular in 1964, when 19,008 American babies were given the name — ranking #37 that year. In 2025 it ranked #795, with 805 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 804,390 people named Laura.

Most popular in1964
Rank that year#37
Births that year19,008
Total since 1880804,390

Laura over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Laura’s peak in 1964. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "laurel"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org