Lauren
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lauren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,320 babies have been named Lauren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lauren is past its peak , currently ranked #42,321 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,321
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Celtic origin
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About the Name Lauren
Lauren is a boy name .
Is Lauren a boy or girl name? Lauren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,321 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #351. Lauren is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lauren is currently ranked #42,321 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lauren 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 Lauren include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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