Origin, Meaning, And History of Lauren
The name Lauren has been derived from the French given name ‘Laurens’ or ‘Laurence,’ which is derived from the Roman surname ‘Laurentius.’ Nowadays, the name is used as both a personal name and a surname. The name has multiple meanings including ‘laurel tree,’ ‘sweet of honor,’ or ‘wisdom.’ Lauren is the feminine form of the name Laurent, which makes this name suitable for both boys and girls.
The surname was first recorded in Provence, France. Different versions of the name were used throughout Christian Europe because of a Saint who bore the same name. The name also may have been derived from the ancient Italian city, Laurentum, which means ‘bay laurel.’
This family name contains a legion of spelling variations which includes Laurent, Saint-Laurent, Lauren, Laurrent, Laurren, Laurrents, Lorrent, Saint-Lauren, Saint-Laurents, Laurents, Lorent, Loren, Saint-Laurren, and Saint-Lorent.
A few more variants of the given name are Laurence, Lauryn, Loren, Lorena, Lawrence, Loreen, Lorene, Laryn, Laurena, Lorrin, Lorin, and Lorine.
Lauren is a unisex name and contains both female and male forms. Some of the female forms of the name are Lauryn, Lorena, Loreen, Loren, Lorin, Lorene, Lorine, Laryn, and Lorrin. Whereas, the male forms of the name include Laurence, Larry, Laurie, Lawrence, Larrie, Lorin, Lorrin, and Loren.
A few nickname suggestions for Lauren are Laurie, Laura, Loren, Lulu, Renny, Lonny, Lora, and Ren.
The name owes its popularity to actress Betty Joan Perske, who used the stage name,Lauren Bacall. She was named the 20th greatest female star and received multiple awards for her performances including an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009 and a Tony Award for best actress for her role in the Broadway musical “Applause.”
A few more notable figures in fiction that share the name areLauren Ackermanin “iCarly,”Lauren Fenmore Baldwinin “The Young and the Restless,”Lauren Branningin “EastEnders,” andLauren Malloryfrom the book series “Twilight.”
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Famous People With The Name Lauren
- Lauren AmbroseAmerican actress and singer, nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Lauren AndersonAmerican ballet dancer and one of the first African-American ballerinas to become a principal for a major dance company
- Lauren Michelle Jauregui MorgadoAmerican singer and songwriter who was a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony
- Lauren Ashley DaigleAmerican contemporary gospel music singer and songwriter, whose debut album ‘How Can It Be’ reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart
- Lauren Elizabeth CoxAmerican professional basketball player, ranked as the second-best collegiate women’s basketball player by ESPN
- Lauren De CrescenzoAmerican professional racing cyclist who won many medals and set the women’s everesting world record
Lauren On The Popularity Chart
The US Social Security Administration charts have shown that the name Lauren was once popular, but has declined in both rank and popularity in recent years. Check the graphs below for a better understanding.
Popularity Over Time
The name hit its peak in the year 1989 with 134 babies per million having the name but came down in popularity in the following years. By 2017, it was recorded that only 5 babies per million shared the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking has also gone down over recent years. It held its highest rank in 1983 at 12,953 and gradually declined and hit its lowest rank in 2017 at 31,836.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lauren
The name Lauren evokes imagery of nature because of how close it sounds to the laurel tree. If you are looking for names that have the same phonetic sequence, here are a few suggestions.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Lauren
Lauren has connotations of nature, wisdom, and honor. If these are qualities you’re looking for in a name, we have a few options for you to choose from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Lauren?
The name Lauren means fierce person.
2. What is the origin of the name Lauren?
Lauren has an Irish origin.
