Laural
Laural is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,350 in the US, popular nicknames include Lau, Lay, and Lauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Laural first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 855 babies have been named Laural in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laural is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,350 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,350
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Laural
Laural is a girl name .
Laural is currently ranked #68,350 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laural include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laural include Lauren, Laura, Laurel, Lauryn, Laurie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis