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Laurel

Recorded 1883–2025 · United States

Laurel was most popular in 1956, when 1,197 American babies were given the name — ranking #452 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,447, with 372 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 48,973 people named Laurel.

Most popular in1956
Rank that year#452
Births that year1,197
Total since 188048,973

Laurel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Laurel’s peak in 1956. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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