How Many People Are Named Laura?

Curious about how common the name Laura is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 803,566
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 411 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 803,566 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Laura.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 411 people has this name.

This classification places Laura in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Laura

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 411 people

Total Count

803,566

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,579
Female: 800,987

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 63

  • Young (<30) 52,820
  • Adult (30–60) 376,492
  • Old (>60) 374,254

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,385
  • Alabama 13,506
  • Arkansas 7,188
  • Arizona 7,271
  • California 76,414
  • Colorado 9,044
  • Connecticut 11,124
  • DC 4,021
  • Delaware 1,883
  • Florida 21,167
  • Georgia 18,811
  • Hawaii 2,066
  • Iowa 10,339
  • Idaho 2,787
  • Illinois 45,049
  • Indiana 18,902
  • Kansas 7,250
  • Kentucky 13,667
  • Louisiana 12,394
  • Massachusetts 20,691
  • Maryland 12,357
  • Maine 3,162
  • Michigan 32,923
  • Minnesota 15,489
  • Missouri 18,285
  • Mississippi 9,095
  • Montana 2,525
  • North Carolina 19,550
  • North Dakota 2,445
  • Nebraska 5,648
  • New Hampshire 2,538
  • New Jersey 23,532
  • New Mexico 3,928
  • Nevada 1,711
  • New York 62,621
  • Ohio 38,157
  • Oklahoma 8,874
  • Oregon 7,085
  • Pennsylvania 35,732
  • Rhode Island 2,639
  • South Carolina 9,812
  • South Dakota 2,561
  • Tennessee 14,670
  • Texas 56,564
  • Utah 4,811
  • Virginia 17,371
  • Vermont 1,664
  • Washington 11,653
  • Wisconsin 16,619
  • West Virginia 5,715
  • Wyoming 1,290
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Laura?

Approximately 803,566 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Laura, based on statistical analysis.

Is Laura a rare name?

Laura is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.