Laura
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,047
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Laura is also used as a girl name, ranked #358.
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About the Name Laura
Laura is a boy name .
Is Laura a boy or girl name? Laura is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,047 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #358. Laura is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laura is currently ranked #28,047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laura include Lau, Lay, and Lauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laura include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.