Laurena

“from Laurentum” — Symbol of victory and honor

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1858US 2023

342Births / yr

→Stable

1kAll-time births

📅 Since 188500

What does Laurena mean and where does it come from?

Laurena is a feminine variant of the name Lauren, which derives from the Latin name Laurentius. The name Laurentius means 'from Laurentum', an ancient city in Italy, and is associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor. Laurena is a relatively modern name, gaining popularity in the

Cultural significance

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

Peak popularity

Reached #1082 in 1897 — currently #1858 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Laurena?

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

Laurena Grace

How popular is Laurena right now?

Holding steady — currently #1858 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1885–2023#1858 · Top 1.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1858	342	▲ up 5 · +6% births
2022	#1863	322	▲ up 5 · +10% births
2021	#1868	292	▲ up 11331 · +4767% births
2000	#13199	6	▼ down 6125 · -50% births
1995	#7074	12	▲ up 2204 · +50% births
1990	#9278	8	▼ down 3220 · -27% births
1985	#6058	11	▲ up 1407 · +38% births
1980	#7465	8	▼ down 939
1975	#6526	8	▼ down 2633 · -47% births
1970	#3893	15	▲ up 91 · +36% births
1965	#3984	11	▲ up 1764 · +83% births
1960	#5748	6	▼ down 2126 · -45% births
1955	#3622	11	▼ down 160 · +10% births
1950	#3462	10	▼ down 505
1945	#2957	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Laurena

Best Year1905Rank #1465

Peak Count342

Average Rank#4261

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1900 - 202324 years

The story of Laurena

Laurena has been a beloved American name for over 139 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1885. With 1,004 total births recorded, Laurena remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #1173 in 1885, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1858 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Laurena in 1897:

Mary Anna Helen Margaret Ruth

Laurena by decade

Laurena peaked in the 1890s. See all 1890s names →

Decade	Births
1880s	5
1890s	40
1900s	72
1910s ★	106
1920s	103
1930s	77
1940s	73
1950s	104
1960s	103
1970s	83
1980s	96
1990s	94
2000s	41
2010s	7

💎With 1,004 total births, Laurena is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Laurena?

Common

LauLaurLaurieLauryEna

What names sound and feel like Laurena?

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

Ladrena

American · possibly a blend

Latrena

American · Latrena is a

Laurenda

American · A variant of

Larena

American · a modern variant

Lareena

American · derived from 'Laura',

Lathena

American · Derived from Athena,

Lashena

American · English

Laurina

Italy · the laurel tree

How is Laurena written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Laurena?

Laurentius ANCIENT ROMAN Llorenç CATALAN Lovre CROATIAN Lovrenco CROATIAN Lovro CROATIAN Vavřinec CZECH Lars DANISH Lasse DANISH Laurits DANISH Lauritz DANISH Lorens DANISH Lars DUTCH Lau DUTCH Laurens DUTCH Lourens DUTCH Rens DUTCH Larrie ENGLISH Larry ENGLISH Lauren ENGLISH Laurence ENGLISH Laurie ENGLISH Lawrence ENGLISH Lawrie ENGLISH Laz ENGLISH Loren ENGLISH Lorin ENGLISH Lorrin ENGLISH Lari FINNISH Lars FINNISH Lasse FINNISH Lassi FINNISH Lauri FINNISH Enzo FRENCH Laurent FRENCH Lourens FRISIAN Lars GERMAN Laurenz GERMAN Lenz GERMAN Lorenz GERMAN Lavrentios GREEK Lőrinc HUNGARIAN Lárus ICELANDIC Labhrás IRISH Enzo ITALIAN Lorenzo ITALIAN Loris ITALIAN Renzo ITALIAN Lau LIMBURGISH Lor LIMBURGISH Laurynas LITHUANIAN Larkin MEDIEVAL ENGLISH Law MEDIEVAL ENGLISH Lars MEDIEVAL SCANDINAVIAN Lorencio MEDIEVAL SPANISH Lars NORWEGIAN Lasse NORWEGIAN Laurits NORWEGIAN Lauritz NORWEGIAN Lorens NORWEGIAN Wawrzyniec POLISH Lourenço PORTUGUESE Laurențiu ROMANIAN Lavrenti RUSSIAN Lavrentiy RUSSIAN Lavrenty RUSSIAN Labhrainn SCOTTISH Vavrinec SLOVAK Lovrenc SLOVENE Lovro SLOVENE Lorenzo SPANISH Lars SWEDISH Lasse SWEDISH Lorens SWEDISH Laurentina ANCIENT ROMAN Laurentinus ANCIENT ROMAN Lawson ENGLISH Laurentin FRENCH Laurentine FRENCH

Common questions about the name Laurena

What does the name Laurena mean?

Laurena means "Latin" — 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 Laurena?

Laurena is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Laurena?

Laurena 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 Laurena?

Laurena 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 Laurena a common or rare name?

Laurena is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.