Laura
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laura first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,954 babies have been named Laura in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laura is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,047 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,047
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laura is also used as a girl name, ranked #358.
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Latin terra origin
"earthly"
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Latin origin
"horn (strength)"
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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, Laie, and Laukins. 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.
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