Lauren

Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhn ]

Boy Name #42,321 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lauren is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWR-uhn.

Parents who love the name Lauren often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,321
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Laurence #2194 Lauro #4303

Nicknames

Lau Lay Lauie Laurie

Also a Girl Name

Lauren is also used as a girl name, ranked #351.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lauren

Is Lauren a boy or girl name?

Lauren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42321. As a girl name, it is ranked #351. Lauren is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lauren?

Lauren is pronounced l-AWR-uhn.

How popular is the name Lauren?

Lauren is currently ranked #42321 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lauren?

Common nicknames for Lauren include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie.

Is Lauren a common or rare name?

Lauren is an uncommon name, ranked #42321 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie. 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.