Laurie
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laurie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 717 babies have been named Laurie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,364 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,364
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laurie is also used as a girl name, ranked #3077.
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About the Name Laurie
Laurie is a boy name .
Is Laurie a boy or girl name? Laurie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,364 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,077. Laurie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laurie is currently ranked #32,364 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurie include Lau, Laur, Laury, Lay, Laie, and Laukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laurie include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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