How Many People Are Named Laure?

Complete statistics for the name Laure: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Laure
Very Rare
Latin

Laure means 'laurel' and has origins in Latin, symbolizing victory and honor. That's pretty rare since only 1,431 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 230,639 Americans. Most folks named Laure are over 60, thanks to its peak popularity back in 1959.

~150
Living in US
1 in 2,209,662
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Laurel
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Victorious Honorable
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

164,220
Worldwide Bearers
#6,412
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
114,523
🇨🇲 Cameroon
5,528
🇬🇦 Gabon
4,851
🇺🇸 United States
4,591
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,508
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,025
🇧🇯 Benin
3,861
🇨🇬 Congo
3,667
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,374
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2,121

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,431 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
36
Would be under 30 (2%)
563
Would be 30–60 (33%)
1,118
Would be over 60 (65%)

All 1,717 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
40
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Laure Through the Generations

Laure's journey through the generations shows a name that peaked in 1959 with 102 births but has since seen a slow decline. Today, there are 1,431 people named Laure living in the US, with a notable age skew towards those over 60, accounting for 65% of the total. This makes it a name that's more commonly found among older generations, though it still holds a place between classic and modern styles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 96
California 91
Michigan 54
Wisconsin 53
Pennsylvania 34
Minnesota 33
New Jersey 30
Illinois 21
Massachusetts 15
Indiana 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Laure's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Laure

How Many People Have the Name Laure?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 150 people in the United States currently share the name Laure. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,209,662 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Laure a Common or Rare Name?

Laure is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Laure Mean?

Laure means "laurel" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Laure in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Laure Most Popular?

The name Laure reached peak popularity in 1959, with 102 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Laure?

Approximately 150 people named Laure live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 150. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,209,662 Americans.

Is Laure a rare name?

Laure is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,209,662 Americans has this name.

What does the name Laure mean?

Laure means "laurel" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Laure more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laure are male and 100% are female.

When was Laure most popular?

Laure peaked in 1959 with 102 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US150
All-Time Births150
1 in X1 in 2,209,662
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1959
World Rank#6,412
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.