FIRST NAME
Laura
Laura is the 20th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 679,260 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 596 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #20 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,268,420
living · #22
2020 CENSUS
679,260
living · #20
BABIES NAMED LAURA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025805
As a female name, Laura peaked in 1964, when 18,967 babies were named Laura (the #14 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #7,498 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
596
living · #7,498
BABIES NAMED LAURA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2011
20115
As a male name, Laura peaked in 1971, when 67 babies were named Laura (the #993 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)