Laramie Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Laramie

"A city, the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States."

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral 📈 Peak 2023 👥 2,765 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

📖
Meaning
A city, the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States.
🌍
Origin
Multiple origins
👥
US Bearers
2,765
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Laramie Mean?

Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), for its railroad history, and as the home of the University of Wyoming. The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), for its railroad history, and as the home of the University of Wyoming. The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.

Root Element
Laramie
Core Meaning
"A city, the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Laramie

L 3
A 1
R 9
A 1
M 4
I 9
E 5
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Laramie in Numbers

2,765 US bearers
2023 Peak year
Gender-Neutral Predominant gender
Full statistics →

Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

🌱
Ancient Roots

Root element "Laramie" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A city, the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States.".

📜
Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

⚔️
Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

🌊
Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

📈
Today (2026)

~2,765 people named Laramie in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 244 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Laramie?

The Life Path number for Laramie is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 7.

Is Laramie a boy or girl name?

Laramie is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 42% male and 58% female.

How many people are named Laramie in the US?

Approximately 2,765 people in the United States are named Laramie. The name peaked in 2023 with 244 recorded uses.

🔗 Related & Similar Names

From Our Database

Lauren meaning Lillian meaning Lawrence meaning Leslie meaning Louise meaning

🔍 Look up another name's meaning