Laborn
Of English origin, meaning "born at the barn" or "of the barn".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Laborn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laborn today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laborn births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laborn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Laborn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,652
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Laborn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laborn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laborn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laborn
The name Laborn is a rare and fascinating one, with roots stretching back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Old Germanic language, where it was derived from the words "laub" meaning "leaf" and "born" meaning "born." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon children born during the spring or autumn seasons, when leaves were abundant.
Interestingly, the name Laborn appears to have been mentioned in several ancient texts, including the Eddas, a collection of Old Norse poems and stories. In these texts, the name is associated with a character known for their strength and resilience, hinting at the name's potential deeper symbolism.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Laborn can be found in medieval German records, dating back to the 12th century. One notable bearer of the name was Laborn von Treuchtlingen, a knight who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century. His bravery and valor were celebrated in various chronicles of the time.
In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named Laborn Hausner made significant contributions to the field of theology. His works on the interpretation of religious texts were widely studied and discussed among the intellectual circles of the era.
Fast forward to the 17th century, and we come across Laborn Niebuhr, a German explorer and traveler who embarked on numerous journeys across the Middle East and North Africa. His detailed accounts of his travels provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered, and his writings are still studied by historians and anthropologists today.
During the 19th century, a notable figure named Laborn Massey gained recognition as a pioneering architect and urban planner. His innovative designs and ideas helped shape the development of several cities, leaving a lasting impact on the built environment.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Laborn Jacobson made significant contributions to the field of genetics and evolutionary biology. His groundbreaking research on genetic inheritance and variation paved the way for many subsequent discoveries and advancements in these fields.
While the name Laborn may be rare in modern times, its rich history and fascinating origins serve as a testament to the enduring power of names and the stories they carry across generations.
People
Laborn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laborn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laborn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laborn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laborn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Laborn a common name?
We classify Laborn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laborn most popular?
The single biggest year for Laborn was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laborn is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laborn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laborn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laborn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laborn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laborn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laborn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Laborn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.