Laurin
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ihn ]
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Laurin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 175 babies have been named Laurin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laurin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,392 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,392
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laurin
Laurin is a boy name .
Is Laurin a boy or girl name? Laurin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,392 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,713. Laurin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Laurin is currently ranked #28,392 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laurin 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 Laurin include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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