Girl Name

Laura

"Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory"

Ranked #359 for girls

About the Name Laura

Meaning

Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Girl Rank

#359

Laura is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory" and Currently ranked #359 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Latin names.

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Popularity Over Time

#95744

1950

#174630

1960

#118661

1970

#135210

1980

#67443

1990

#25074

2000

#10445

2010

#4259

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Laura

LD Laura Dern
LL Laura Linney

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Moon, divine light

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Light, born at dawn

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Bright, shining, alluring

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: L
Origin: Latin

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