Laure
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR ]
Laure is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,191 in the US, popular nicknames include Lau, Lay, and Lauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Laure first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,557 babies have been named Laure in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laure is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,191 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,191
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laure
Laure is a girl name .
Laure is currently ranked #71,191 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laure include Lau, Lay, and Lauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laure 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