The nameLauren
Lauren is an English-language girl's name, a form of Laurence. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Lauren comes from Laurence, from the Latin Laurentius, "from Laurentum", a town whose name recalls the laurel.
Origin
English. Lauren Bacall made it famous in the 1940s.
History
In France, Lauren peaked in the mid 1990s.
Famous people named Lauren
- Lauren Bacall, American actress
Popularity of the name Lauren
Lauren in France
Lauren was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 2,020 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Lauren. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Lauren in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lauren in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lauren mean?
Lauren comes from Laurence, from the Latin Laurentius, "from Laurentum", a town whose name recalls the laurel.
What is the origin of the name Lauren?
English. Lauren Bacall made it famous in the 1940s.
Is Lauren a girl's or a boy's name?
Lauren is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lauren?
Variants and related names of Lauren include Laurence and Lauryn.
Who are famous people named Lauren?
Lauren Bacall, American actress.