Girl
Laura
laurel tree, victory
About Laura
Classic, timeless, and eternally elegant, Laura has graced countless remarkable women throughout history without ever feeling tired or dated. This name possesses a quiet strength and understated beauty that never demands attention yet always commands respect. Laura represents the gold standard of traditional names—familiar enough to feel comfortable yet special enough to feel personal. The two-syllable simplicity belies its sophisticated character, proving that elegance doesn't require complexity. This name has remarkable staying power, remaining consistently beloved across generations without experiencing the dramatic peaks and valleys of trendy alternatives. Laura works seamlessly in professional environments while maintaining warmth and approachability in personal contexts. It pairs wonderfully with virtually any middle name, offering flexibility in creating meaningful combinations. The name carries literary and cultural references that add depth without feeling heavy or pretentious. Laura simply works—in every language, every culture, every generation.
Popularity of the Name Laura
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #17 | ||||
| 1881 | #19 | ||||
| 1882 | #17 | ||||
| 1883 | #19 | ||||
| 1884 | #21 | ||||
| 1885 | #21 | ||||
| 1886 | #22 | ||||
| 1887 | #22 | ||||
| 1888 | #25 | ||||
| 1889 | #25 | ||||
| 1890 | #27 | ||||
| 1891 | #30 | ||||
| 1892 | #29 | ||||
| 1893 | #31 | ||||
| 1894 | #32 | ||||
| 1895 | #36 | ||||
| 1896 | #37 | ||||
| 1897 | #39 | ||||
| 1898 | #38 | ||||
| 1899 | #43 | ||||
| 1900 | #45 | #74 | |||
| 1901 | #44 | #80 | |||
| 1902 | #43 | #78 | |||
| 1903 | #43 | #79 | |||
| 1904 | #47 | #82 | |||
| 1905 | #49 | #85 | |||
| 1906 | #52 | #90 | |||
| 1907 | #51 | #83 | |||
| 1908 | #52 | #80 | |||
| 1909 | #55 | #94 | |||
| 1910 | #53 | #114 | |||
| 1911 | #57 | #83 | |||
| 1912 | #57 | #86 | |||
| 1913 | #62 | #88 | |||
| 1914 | #59 | #88 | |||
| 1915 | #61 | #94 | |||
| 1916 | #64 | #90 | |||
| 1917 | #65 | #130 | |||
| 1918 | #64 | #121 | |||
| 1919 | #71 | #129 | |||
| 1920 | #63 | #112 | |||
| 1921 | #71 | #109 | |||
| 1922 | #68 | #114 | |||
| 1923 | #73 | #143 | |||
| 1924 | #72 | #169 | |||
| 1925 | #75 | #130 | |||
| 1926 | #81 | #123 | |||
| 1927 | #82 | #160 | |||
| 1928 | #83 | #156 | |||
| 1929 | #90 | #200 | |||
| 1930 | #89 | #197 | |||
| 1931 | #89 | #177 | |||
| 1932 | #88 | #177 | |||
| 1933 | #91 | #169 | |||
| 1934 | #96 | ||||
| 1935 | #101 | ||||
| 1936 | #106 | #177 | |||
| 1937 | #105 | #175 | |||
| 1938 | #108 | ||||
| 1939 | #107 | #216 | |||
| 1940 | #108 | #201 | |||
| 1941 | #115 | ||||
| 1942 | #115 | #235 | |||
| 1943 | #117 | ||||
| 1944 | #119 | ||||
| 1945 | #77 | ||||
| 1946 | #75 | ||||
| 1947 | #74 | ||||
| 1948 | #73 | ||||
| 1949 | #65 | ||||
| 1950 | #63 | ||||
| 1951 | #60 | ||||
| 1952 | #53 | #250 | |||
| 1953 | #51 | ||||
| 1954 | #45 | #264 | |||
| 1955 | #41 | ||||
| 1956 | #34 | ||||
| 1957 | #31 | ||||
| 1958 | #29 | ||||
| 1959 | #30 | #293 | |||
| 1960 | #25 | ||||
| 1961 | #21 | #229 | |||
| 1962 | #21 | #288 | |||
| 1963 | #16 | ||||
| 1964 | #14 | #265 | #132 | ||
| 1965 | #17 | #273 | #122 | ||
| 1966 | #19 | #343 | #81 | ||
| 1967 | #15 | #216 | #89 | ||
| 1968 | #11 | #245 | #98 | ||
| 1969 | #10 | #236 | #83 | ||
| 1970 | #13 | #226 | #90 | ||
| 1971 | #16 | #331 | #87 | ||
| 1972 | #17 | #306 | #83 | ||
| 1973 | #19 | #175 | #78 | ||
| 1974 | #21 | #176 | #79 | ||
| 1975 | #20 | #202 | #44 | ||
| 1976 | #20 | #117 | #42 | ||
| 1977 | #20 | #114 | #35 | ||
| 1978 | #19 | #84 | #27 | ||
| 1979 | #20 | #81 | #18 | ||
| 1980 | #21 | #57 | #17 | ||
| 1981 | #21 | #51 | #14 | ||
| 1982 | #22 | #55 | #11 | ||
| 1983 | #23 | #24 | #3 | ||
| 1984 | #19 | #19 | #4 | ||
| 1985 | #14 | #13 | #2 | ||
| 1986 | #20 | #14 | #2 | ||
| 1987 | #22 | #15 | #2 | ||
| 1988 | #23 | #11 | #2 | ||
| 1989 | #25 | #9 | #2 | ||
| 1990 | #29 | #11 | #3 | ||
| 1991 | #35 | #13 | #3 | #19 | |
| 1992 | #38 | #9 | #2 | #20 | |
| 1993 | #43 | #10 | #4 | #24 | |
| 1994 | #46 | #13 | #3 | #23 | |
| 1995 | #56 | #9 | #4 | #24 | |
| 1996 | #66 | #9 | #6 | #29 | |
| 1997 | #66 | #17 | #17 | #10 | #32 |
| 1998 | #74 | #22 | #14 | #11 | #32 |
| 1999 | #81 | #28 | #28 | #12 | #37 |
| 2000 | #85 | #33 | #26 | #13 | #43 |
| 2001 | #86 | #38 | #37 | #13 | #46 |
| 2002 | #105 | #45 | #45 | #16 | #50 |
| 2003 | #124 | #67 | #33 | #21 | #55 |
| 2004 | #129 | #76 | #55 | #24 | #67 |
| 2005 | #146 | #87 | #70 | #28 | #75 |
| 2006 | #172 | #93 | #67 | #24 | #77 |
| 2007 | #183 | #99 | #110 | #33 | #84 |
| 2008 | #215 | #119 | #71 | #30 | #105 |
| 2009 | #234 | #108 | #111 | #30 | #96 |
| 2010 | #271 | #122 | #113 | #38 | #112 |
| 2011 | #273 | #129 | #159 | #36 | #128 |
| 2012 | #279 | #139 | #150 | #36 | #157 |
| 2013 | #315 | #143 | #124 | #39 | #146 |
| 2014 | #315 | #156 | #136 | #50 | #136 |
| 2015 | #320 | #145 | #127 | #49 | #138 |
| 2016 | #346 | #146 | #145 | #54 | #138 |
| 2017 | #340 | #150 | #169 | #64 | #130 |
| 2018 | #339 | #167 | #226 | #64 | #119 |
| 2019 | #337 | #182 | #136 | #85 | #107 |
| 2020 | #356 | #184 | #256 | #93 | #109 |
| 2021 | #389 | #182 | #208 | #78 | #121 |
| 2022 | #363 | #198 | #286 | #95 | #115 |
| 2023 | #362 | #232 | #266 | #104 | #105 |
| 2024 | #359 | #259 | #332 | #105 | #162 |
| 2025 | #379 | #287 | #257 | #114 | #146 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Laura
Names Similar to Laura
Nicknames for Laura
- Lau
- Laur
- Lala
- Lori
- Laurie
Famous People Named Laura
| Laura Ingalls Wilder | American author |
| Laura Bush | former First Lady of the United States |
| Laura Linney | American actress |
| Laura Dern | American actress |
| Laura Pausini | Italian singer-songwriter |
| Laura Prepon | American actress |
| Laura Marano | American actress and singer |
| Laura Mercier | French makeup artist and businesswoman |
| Laura Mvula | British singer-songwriter |
| Laura Carmichael | British actress |
| Laura Harring | Mexican-American actress |
| Laura Osnes | American actress and singer |
| Laura Haddock | British actress |
| Laura Bailey | American voice actress |
| Laura Benanti | American actress and singer |
| Laura Vandervoort | Canadian actress |
| Laura Bell Bundy | American actress and singer |
| Laura Donnelly | Irish actress |
| Laura Fraser | Scottish actress |
| Laura Kuenssberg | British journalist |
Characters Named Laura
| Laura Croft | protagonist of the "Tomb Raider" video game series |
| Laura Roslin | character from the TV series "Battlestar Galactica" |
| Laura Moon | character from Neil Gaiman's novel "American Gods" |
| Laura Palmer | character from the TV series "Twin Peaks" |
| Laura Kinney | X-23 - Marvel Comics character |
| Laura Holt | character from the TV series "Remington Steele" |
| Laura Barton | character from Marvel's "Avengers" comics |
| Laura Hall | character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Laura Stanley | character from the film "Laura" |
| Laura Moon-Eyes | character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series |
| Laura Hawkins | character from the TV series "Humans" |
| Laura Winslow | character from the TV series "Family Matters" |
| Laura Diamond | character from the TV series "The Mysteries of Laura" |
| Laura Gibson | character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Laura Powers | character from the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Laura Hollis | protagonist of the web series "Carmilla" |
| Laura Antonelli | character from the film "Malizia" |
| Laura Matthews | character from the film "Dr. Strangelove" |
| Laura Alden | character from the TV series "Dallas" |
| Laura Martinez | character from the film "Roma" |