The nameLaurine

Laurine is a French girl's name derived from Laure, the French Laura. It was popular in France in the 1990s and 2000s.

Meaning

Laurine comes from Laure, from the Latin laurus, "laurel", a symbol of victory.

Origin

French, formed on Laure with the suffix -ine.

History

Laurine spread in France in the 1990s and peaked around 2000. It is also given in Belgium.

Popularity of the name Laurine

Laurine in the United States

1918peak year (74 births)
2,526babies named Laurine in the United States since 1880
03774 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Laurine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 572 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Laurine. Its rise began around 1896, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Laurine in the United States were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Laurine in France

1581stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2000peak year (1,895 births)
25,330babies named Laurine in France since 1900
09481,895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Laurine was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 10,450 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Laurine. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Laurine in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 113 in the five years before.

Laurine in Belgium

2000peak year (91 births)
1,006babies named Laurine in Belgium since 1995
04691 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laurine mean?

Laurine comes from Laure, from the Latin laurus, "laurel", a symbol of victory.

What is the origin of the name Laurine?

French, formed on Laure with the suffix -ine.

Is Laurine a girl's or a boy's name?

Laurine is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Laurine?

Variants and related names of Laurine include Laure, Laureen, Laureline, Laurene, Lauriane, Loredana, Lorine and Lorraine.