Lauraann
A feminine name combining "Laura" meaning "laurel plant" and "Ann" meaning "grace".
Name Census estimates that about 212 living Americans carry the first name Lauraann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lauraann today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lauraann births was 1968 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lauraann. 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.
People living today
212
~ 1 in 1,616,766 Americans
Peak year
1968
15 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2003 SSA rank
#17,221
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Lauraann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lauraann from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lauraann 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 Lauraann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lauraanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lauraann
The given name Lauraann is a variation of the more common Laura, which has its origins in the Latin word "laurus" meaning laurel. The laurel was a plant that was held sacred by the ancient Romans and Greeks, symbolizing victory, honor, and academic excellence.
In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were awarded to military leaders and emperors as a symbol of triumph and achievement. The name Laura was derived from this association with the laurel plant, representing glory and distinction.
The earliest recorded use of the name Laura dates back to the 9th century, when it was used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, often associated with the cult of Saint Laura, a 9th-century Spanish martyr.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Laura was Laura de Noves, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century and was immortalized by the Italian poet Petrarch in his famous sonnets. Petrarch's unrequited love for Laura de Noves contributed significantly to the name's popularity and romantic connotations.
Another notable Laura in history was Laura Bassi, an Italian physicist and philosopher who lived from 1711 to 1778. She was one of the first women to become a professor at a European university and is considered a pioneer in the field of experimental physics.
In the literary world, Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957), the author of the beloved "Little House on the Prairie" book series, has left an indelible mark with her name. Her books, which depicted life on the American frontier, have captivated generations of readers.
The name Laura also has notable associations with royalty, as in the case of LauraPolko (1888-1939), a Polish aristocrat and the wife of Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia. Her life and tragic death during World War II have made her a prominent figure in Polish history.
The variation Lauraann is a less common spelling, likely derived from a combination of the names Laura and Ann. While not as widely used as Laura, it still carries the same connotations of victory, honor, and academic excellence associated with the laurel plant.
People
Lauraann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lauraann 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
Lauraann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lauraann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 212 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lauraann 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 1 in 1,616,766 US residents.
Is Lauraann a common name?
We classify Lauraann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lauraann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lauraann was 1968, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lauraann is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lauraann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lauraann in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.