Lauralei

“laurel” — Symbol of victory and honor

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11745US 2023

8Births / yr

↑Rising

99All-time births

📅 Since 198000

What does Lauralei mean and where does it come from?

Lauralei is a modern name that combines the elements of 'Laura', which is derived from the Latin 'laurus', meaning 'laurel', a symbol of victory and honor, with 'lei', a word often associated with flower garlands in Hawaiian culture. This blending gives it a unique, contemporary sound. Lauralei has

Cultural significance

Lauralei has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.

Peak popularity

Reached #8150 in 1980 — currently #11745 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Lauralei?

Lauralei works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Lauralei Grace

How popular is Lauralei right now?

Rising — up 34 spots — currently #11745 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#11745 · Top 8.7%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11745	8	▲ up 34
2022	#11779	8	▲ up 2010 · +33% births
2020	#13789	6	▼ down 2638 · -33% births
2015	#11151	9	▲ up 418
2010	#11569	9	▲ up 2796 · +80% births
1995	#14365	5	▼ down 6215 · -37% births
1980	#8150	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Lauralei

Best Year1980Rank #8150

Peak Count9

Average Rank#11793

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1980 - 20237 years

The story of Lauralei

Lauralei is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1980. With 99 total births recorded, Lauralei remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8150 in 1980, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11745 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Lauralei in 1980:

Jennifer Amanda Jessica Melissa Sarah

Lauralei by decade

Lauralei peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	8
1990s	5
2000s	35
2010s ★	45
2020s	6

💎Lauralei has only 99 total recorded births since 1980 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Lauralei?

Common

LauLaurLaurieLauryAlei

What names sound and feel like Lauralei?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Lauralei also consider these

American · gracious, a blessing

Azalei

American · English

Laralee

American · Derived from the

Coralei

American · a variant of

Common questions about the name Lauralei

What does the name Lauralei mean?

Lauralei means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Lauralei?

Lauralei is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Lauralei have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Lauralei?

Lauralei originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Lauralei?

Lauralei pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Lauralei trending right now?

Lauralei is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.