Lauryn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lauryn first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 12 babies have been named Lauryn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lauryn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,656 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,656
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lauryn is also used as a girl name, ranked #1111.
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About the Name Lauryn
Lauryn is a boy name .
Is Lauryn a boy or girl name? Lauryn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,656 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,111. Lauryn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lauryn is currently ranked #27,656 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lauryn include Lau, Laur, Laury, Laurie, Lay, Laie, and Laukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lauryn include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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