How Many People Are Named Laurene?

Complete statistics for the name Laurene in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Laurene
Very Rare
4,158
Estimated People
1 in 79,365
1 in X Americans
1954
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,158 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 77

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arkansas 5
California 289
Connecticut 56
Georgia 16
Hawaii 11
Iowa 17
Illinois 197
Kansas 13
Massachusetts 119
Michigan 149
Minnesota 48
Nebraska 6
New Jersey 29
New York 318
Ohio 123
Pennsylvania 146
Texas 6
Washington 18
Wisconsin 28
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Laurene

How Many People Have the Name Laurene in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,158 people in the United States currently share the name Laurene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Laurene a Common or Rare Name?

Laurene is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Laurene Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Laurene are covered in full on the Laurene name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Laurene Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Laurene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Laurene is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Laurene Most Popular?

The name Laurene reached peak popularity in 1954, with 137 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Laurene Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Laurene across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Laurene?

Approximately 4,158 people in the United States share the name Laurene, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Laurene a rare name?

Laurene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,365 Americans has this name.

What does the name Laurene mean?

The meaning and origin of Laurene is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Laurene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laurene are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Laurene most popular?

The name Laurene reached its peak in 1954, with 137 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,158
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 79,365
GenderFemale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1954
Male %0%
Female %100%

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