FIRST NAME
Laurel
Laurel is the 574th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 39,471 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 714 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #574 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #550
2020 CENSUS
39,471
living · #574
BABIES NAMED LAUREL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1883–2025
2025372
As a female name, Laurel peaked in 1956, when 1,181 babies were named Laurel (the #241 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #6,598 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
714
living · #6,598
BABIES NAMED LAUREL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1887–2022
20226
As a male name, Laurel peaked in 1926, when 69 babies were named Laurel (the #789 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)