Laurel
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laurel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 388 babies have been named Laurel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,838 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,838
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Laurel
Laurel is a boy name .
Is Laurel a boy or girl name? Laurel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,838 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #727. Laurel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laurel is currently ranked #19,838 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurel 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 Laurel include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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