The nameLaurene
Laurene is a soft variant of Lauren and Laurine.
- Girl's name
- French and English
- Feast day
Meaning
Laurene comes from Laurence, "man from Laurentum", linked to the laurel.
Origin
French and English.
History
In the United States Laurene reached 803rd place in 1954.
Famous people named Laurene
- Laurene Powell Jobs, businesswoman
Popularity of the name Laurene
Laurene in the United States
Laurene was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 1,041 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Laurene. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Laurene in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Laurene in France
Laurene was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 4,360 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Laurene. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Laurene in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laurene mean?
Laurene comes from Laurence, "man from Laurentum", linked to the laurel.
What is the origin of the name Laurene?
French and English.
Is Laurene a girl's or a boy's name?
Laurene is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Laurene?
In 2024, Laurene was the 16337th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.
What are the variants of the name Laurene?
Variants and related names of Laurene include Laure, Laurence and Laurine.
Who are famous people named Laurene?
Laurene Powell Jobs, businesswoman.