Laurens
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhnz ]
Laurens is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,387 in the US, popular nicknames include Lau, Lay, and Lauie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Laurens is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWR-uhnz.
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Historical Record
Laurens first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 83 babies have been named Laurens in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurens is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,387 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,387
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Laurens
Laurens is a boy name .
Laurens is currently ranked #19,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurens include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laurens include Laurence, Lauro . 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