Lauraine
A feminine name derived from the laurel plant, symbolizing honor and fame.
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the first name Lauraine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lauraine today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lauraine births was 1952 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lauraine. 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
- • The typical person named Lauraine is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lauraines were born before 1966.
People living today
308
~ 1 in 1,112,839 Americans
Peak year
1952
23 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,187
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Lauraine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lauraine from the 1900s through to the 1980s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 147 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lauraine 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 Lauraine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lauraines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Lauraine, while Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lauraine
The name Lauraine has its roots in the French language and is derived from the Latin name Laurentius. The name Laurentius was a Roman family name that originated from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel plant held significant cultural importance in ancient Rome, symbolizing victory, honor, and triumph.
Lauraine is a feminine form of the name Laurentius and was initially used in France during the Middle Ages. It gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy, likely due to its association with the laurel wreath, a symbol of achievement and success.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lauraine can be traced back to the 12th century. In the medieval French epic "La Chanson de Roland," a character named Lauraine is mentioned as a noblewoman from the court of Charlemagne.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lauraine. One of the most prominent was Lauraine de Bagni (c. 1230-1295), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of religious institutions.
Another notable figure was Lauraine de Polignac (1469-1525), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Brittany. She played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of the French court during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Lauraine de Briçonnet (1514-1576) was a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of writers, poets, and intellectuals, and her salon in Paris was a gathering place for literary and artistic figures of the time.
The name Lauraine also has religious connections. Saint Lauraine was a 6th-century French abbess and founder of the Monastery of Saint-Cyr in the region of Poitou, France. Her feast day is celebrated on July 6th in the Catholic Church.
In the 19th century, Lauraine Buchanan (1821-1905) was a Scottish-born American author and poet. She published several works of poetry and was known for her contributions to the literary scene in the United States during the late 19th century.
While the name Lauraine has its origins in French and Latin roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Lauraine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lauraine 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
Lauraine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lauraine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lauraine 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 1,112,839 US residents.
Is Lauraine a common name?
We classify Lauraine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 756 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lauraine most popular?
The single biggest year for Lauraine was 1952, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lauraine is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lauraine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lauraine 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.