gender neutral
Laurel
laurel tree
About Laurel
Rich with botanical elegance, this name conjures images of verdant gardens and classical symbolism. It possesses a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation, making it both nostalgic and fresh simultaneously. The name's association with achievement and honor adds a layer of distinction that can inspire confidence. Its soft 'l' sounds create a gentle, approachable quality while the overall structure maintains dignity and poise. This option suits parents who value nature-inspired names but prefer something less commonly encountered than Rose or Lily. The name ages exceptionally well, adapting gracefully from childhood through all life stages with equal appropriateness.
Popularity of the Name Laurel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #571 | |||
| 1884 | #977 | |||
| 1886 | #947 | |||
| 1891 | #924 | |||
| 1892 | #940 | |||
| 1894 | #768 | |||
| 1898 | #943 | |||
| 1901 | #869 | |||
| 1904 | #924 | |||
| 1909 | #981 | |||
| 1913 | #991 | |||
| 1917 | #939 | |||
| 1918 | #889 | |||
| 1919 | #991 | |||
| 1920 | #883 | |||
| 1921 | #939 | |||
| 1922 | #774 | |||
| 1923 | #486 | #165 | ||
| 1924 | #546 | |||
| 1925 | #632 | #205 | ||
| 1926 | #537 | #179 | ||
| 1927 | #467 | #161 | ||
| 1928 | #541 | #147 | ||
| 1929 | #568 | |||
| 1930 | #581 | #185 | ||
| 1931 | #588 | #178 | ||
| 1932 | #604 | |||
| 1933 | #652 | #154 | ||
| 1934 | #684 | #179 | ||
| 1935 | #650 | #194 | ||
| 1936 | #753 | #178 | ||
| 1937 | #597 | |||
| 1938 | #398 | |||
| 1939 | #339 | |||
| 1940 | #406 | #193 | ||
| 1941 | #400 | |||
| 1942 | #418 | #191 | ||
| 1943 | #425 | |||
| 1944 | #378 | #218 | ||
| 1945 | #298 | |||
| 1946 | #283 | |||
| 1947 | #277 | #246 | ||
| 1948 | #292 | #205 | ||
| 1949 | #293 | #222 | ||
| 1950 | #282 | |||
| 1951 | #269 | #230 | ||
| 1952 | #269 | #183 | ||
| 1953 | #267 | #219 | ||
| 1954 | #286 | #214 | ||
| 1955 | #276 | #262 | ||
| 1956 | #241 | #311 | ||
| 1957 | #255 | |||
| 1958 | #287 | #239 | ||
| 1959 | #312 | #282 | ||
| 1960 | #333 | |||
| 1961 | #345 | |||
| 1962 | #358 | |||
| 1963 | #355 | |||
| 1964 | #416 | |||
| 1965 | #405 | |||
| 1966 | #444 | |||
| 1967 | #415 | |||
| 1968 | #317 | |||
| 1969 | #370 | |||
| 1970 | #382 | |||
| 1971 | #424 | |||
| 1972 | #416 | |||
| 1973 | #449 | |||
| 1974 | #507 | |||
| 1975 | #549 | |||
| 1976 | #531 | |||
| 1977 | #537 | |||
| 1978 | #558 | |||
| 1979 | #467 | |||
| 1980 | #449 | |||
| 1981 | #446 | |||
| 1982 | #431 | |||
| 1983 | #464 | |||
| 1984 | #428 | |||
| 1985 | #402 | |||
| 1986 | #449 | |||
| 1987 | #482 | |||
| 1988 | #455 | |||
| 1989 | #461 | |||
| 1990 | #531 | |||
| 1991 | #543 | #490 | ||
| 1992 | #609 | #490 | ||
| 1993 | #561 | #494 | ||
| 1994 | #510 | #617 | ||
| 1995 | #567 | #561 | ||
| 1996 | #608 | #666 | ||
| 1997 | #510 | #647 | ||
| 1998 | #509 | #825 | #694 | |
| 1999 | #566 | #913 | #683 | |
| 2000 | #564 | #919 | #685 | |
| 2001 | #628 | #894 | ||
| 2002 | #674 | |||
| 2003 | #656 | |||
| 2004 | #740 | #621 | ||
| 2005 | #783 | #781 | ||
| 2006 | #850 | |||
| 2007 | #939 | |||
| 2008 | #982 | #917 | ||
| 2011 | #923 | |||
| 2012 | #970 | |||
| 2013 | #870 | |||
| 2014 | #816 | #978 | ||
| 2015 | #768 | #848 | ||
| 2016 | #643 | |||
| 2017 | #598 | #822 | ||
| 2018 | #622 | #693 | ||
| 2019 | #728 | |||
| 2020 | #686 | |||
| 2021 | #638 | #910 | ||
| 2022 | #711 | #745 | ||
| 2023 | #716 | #914 | ||
| 2024 | #729 | |||
| 2025 | #734 | |||
| 1915 | #163 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Laurel
Names Similar to Laurel
Nicknames for Laurel
- Lauri
- Rel
- Lolly
- Lori
- Elle
Famous People Named Laurel
| Laurel Holloman | American actress and artist |
| Laurel Burch | American artist and designer |
| Laurel Clark | American astronaut and medical doctor |
| Laurel Nakadate | American video artist and photographer |
| Laurel Edwards | American country music radio host |
| Laurel Snyder | American author and poet |
| Laurel Thatcher Ulrich | American historian and Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Laurel Halo | American electronic musician and producer |
| Laurel Clark Runnels | American model and Miss America 2014 |
| Laurel Aitken | Jamaican singer and songwriter |
| Laurel Cohen-Pfister | American professional golfer |
| Laurel Cronin | American actress and comedian |
| Laurel Kemper | American figure skater |
| Laurel Vail | American actress and producer |
| Laurel Frank | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Laurel van der Wal | Dutch field hockey player |
| Laurel McGoff | Canadian curler |
| Laurel King | British archaeologist and academic |
| Laurel Clark Kelley | American biographer and historian |
Characters Named Laurel
| Laurel Castillo | Character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Laurel Gand | Character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Laurel Lightfoot | Character from the animated movie "Onward" |
| Laurel Grayson | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Laurel O'Donnell | Character from the TV series "Power Rangers Dino Thunder" |
| Laurel Mercer | Character from the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Laurel Takashima | Character from the TV series "Babylon 5" |
| Laurel Lance | Character from the TV series "Arrow" |
| Laurel Banning | Character from the soap opera "One Life to Live" |
| Laurel Darva | Character from the TV series "Guiding Light" |
| Laurel Coppock | Actress known as Jan from Toyota commercials |
| Laurel Holloman | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Laurel Ritter | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Laurel Wreath | Character from the webcomic "The Wandering Ones" |
| Laurel Proudfoot | Character from the book "The House with Chicken Legs" |
| Laurel Ann Boyd | Character from the book "The Whispers of the Fallen" |
| Laurel Smith | Character from the TV series "Young Americans" |
| Laurel-Darkeyes | Character from the book "Mage's Blood" by David Hair |
| Laurel Simmons | Character from the TV series "Beyond Belief - Fact or Fiction" |