Lauralynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "laurel, sweet bay tree" combined with "Lynn," meaning "lake or pool."
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Lauralynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lauralynn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lauralynn births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lauralynn. 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
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,430
Tracked since 1962
Census
Lauralynn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 303 people with the first name Lauralynn, which placed it at #29,290 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,290
National first-name rank
People counted
303
303 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
77.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lauralynn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lauralynn is White at 77.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lauralynn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lauralynn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.6% · 235
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 23
- Two or more races7.3% · 22
- Black or African American4.3% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Lauralynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lauralynn from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lauralynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lauralynn 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 Lauralynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lauralynn
Lauralynn is a modern feminine given name that combines the names Laura and Lynn. It is a relatively recent invention, likely originating in the 20th century.
Laura is derived from the Latin laurus, meaning "laurel plant". The laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. The name Laura has been in use since the Middle Ages, and it gained popularity in the Renaissance era, especially after the Italian poet Petrarch immortalized his beloved Laura in his works.
Lynn, on the other hand, has its roots in the Celtic word llyn, which means "lake" or "pool". It was originally a surname, but it became a popular given name, especially as a middle name, in the 20th century.
When combined, Lauralynn creates a name that blends the symbolic meaning of victory and honor with the natural imagery of a lake or pool. This combination lends a sense of strength and serenity to the name.
While there are no significant historical references or famous individuals specifically named Lauralynn, the name has gained popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lauralynn was in 1962 when Lauralynn Rocha was born in California.
Another notable bearer of the name is Lauralynn Miller, an American actress and model born in 1968. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The X-Files" and "Silk Stalkings".
In 1972, Lauralynn Whipple was born in California, and she later became a professional tennis player, competing on the WTA Tour in the 1990s.
Lauralynn Zeman, born in 1977, is an American author and illustrator known for her children's books, including "The Mermaid's Purse" and "The Tin Star".
Lauralynn Millard, born in 1985, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has released several albums and has toured extensively throughout North America.
While the name Lauralynn is a modern creation, it draws upon the rich history and symbolism of its component names, Laura and Lynn, creating a unique and harmonious blend of strength, honor, and natural beauty.
People
Lauralynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lauralynn 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
Lauralynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lauralynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lauralynn 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Lauralynn a common name?
We classify Lauralynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lauralynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lauralynn was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lauralynn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lauralynn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 303 people with the name Lauralynn, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,290 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lauralynn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lauralynn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lauralynn appears almost entirely female. Of the 301 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lauralynn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lauralynn is White at 77.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lauralynn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lauralynn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.6% (235 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lauralynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lauralynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lauralynn 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.
Is Lauralynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lauralynn 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 Lauralynn 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.
How many Americans are named Lauralynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.