Laurel

Girl's name

Laurel is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel tree" or "symbol of victory." It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.

Meaning Laurel tree
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 386
Peak year 1956

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Laurel Holloman - Actress known for "The L Word."
  • Laurel Lance - Fictional character in "Arrow" TV series.
  • Laurel Burch - Artist and designer of colorful jewelry.
  • Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - Historian and Pulitzer Prize winner.
  • Laurel Clark - NASA astronaut who died in space shuttle.
  • Laurel Nakadate - Contemporary artist and filmmaker.
  • Laurel Aitken - Jamaican singer known as "Godfather of Ska."
  • Laurel Cariou - Canadian actress and writer.
  • Laurel Halo - Electronic musician and producer.
  • Laurel Van Ness - Professional wrestler in Impact Wrestling.

Sisters for Laurel

Girl names closely related to Laurel

Kathryn Emmalyn Sadie Shelby Madalyn Rebekah Addison Alaina

Brothers for Laurel

Boy names closely related to Laurel

Lee Dalton Reese Carson Ryland Conner Parker Wyatt

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Laurel

Laura Laureen Lauren Lauri Laurie Lauryn Lora Loren

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