The nameLaurent
Laurent is the French form of Laurence.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Laurent comes from the Latin Laurentius, "man from Laurentum", a town near Rome. The name was soon linked to laurus, "laurel", the plant of victory.
Origin
French, from Latin. It is the French form of Laurence and Lawrence.
History
Saint Lawrence, a deacon of Rome martyred in 258, is said to have been roasted on a gridiron; he is remembered on 10 August, and the Perseid shooting stars of mid-August are called "the tears of Saint Lawrence". Laurent was one of the most given boys' names in France in the 1960s and 1970s. English speakers know it mostly as a surname, through the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.
Laurent in other languages
Laurent is the French form of Lawrence. It is Lorenz in German, Lorenzo in Italian and Spanish, Lourenço in Portuguese, Llorenç in Catalan, Wawrzyniec in Polish and Lars in the Nordic countries.
Nicknames for Laurent
The most common nicknames for Laurent: Laurie and Larry.
Did you know?
- Laurent Fignon lost the 1989 Tour de France by eight seconds, the smallest margin in the race's history.
- In 1998 Laurent Blanc scored the first golden goal in World Cup history, against Paraguay.
Famous people named Laurent
- Laurent Blanc, footballer
- Laurent Fignon, cyclist, two-time Tour de France winner
- Laurent Voulzy, singer
Popularity of the name Laurent
Laurent in the United States
Laurent was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 279 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Laurent. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1927. Half of all babies named Laurent in the United States were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 26 births a year on average, against 16 in the five years before.
Laurent in France
Laurent was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 124,290 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Laurent. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Laurent in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
Laurent in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Laurent
Names from the same generation as Laurent, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laurent mean?
Laurent comes from the Latin Laurentius, "man from Laurentum", a town near Rome. The name was soon linked to laurus, "laurel", the plant of victory.
What is the origin of the name Laurent?
French, from Latin. It is the French form of Laurence and Lawrence.
Is Laurent a girl's or a boy's name?
Laurent is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Laurent?
In 2024, Laurent was the 6011th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 15 births.
What are the variants of the name Laurent?
Variants and related names of Laurent include Lars, Laurence, Lorenzo and Lorys.
What are good sibling names for Laurent?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliane, Georgette, Roseline and Clea for a sister, Yves, Rainier, Pascal and Calogero for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Laurent?
The most common nicknames for Laurent are Laurie and Larry.
Who are famous people named Laurent?
Laurent Blanc, footballer; Laurent Fignon, cyclist, two-time Tour de France winner; Laurent Voulzy, singer.