Laurell
Laurell is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,842 in the US, popular nicknames include Lau, Lay, and Lauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Laurell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 283 babies have been named Laurell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,842 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,842
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Laurell is also used as a boy name, ranked #31886.
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About the Name Laurell
Laurell is a girl name .
Is Laurell a boy or girl name? Laurell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,842 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,886. Laurell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Laurell is currently ranked #68,842 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurell include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laurell 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