Laurene
Pronunciation: [ l-awr-EEN ]
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Laurene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,266 babies have been named Laurene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,907 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,907
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laurene
Laurene is a girl name .
Laurene is currently ranked #70,907 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurene include Lau, Laur, Laury, Laurie, Ene, Eney, Lay, Laie, and Laukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laurene 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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