Laramie
Laramie is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the leafy canopy or leafy place; named after French fur trader Jacques La Ramée.
Origin and history
Laramie is a name of French origins derived from a surname meaning 'from La Ramée' or 'leafy canopy.' It gained recognition in the United States through Western history and geography, particularly associated with the city and river in Wyoming. As a given name for boys, it remains relatively uncommon but steadily used.
Popularity in the United States
1,192 babies in the United States have been named Laramie since 1880. It ranks #3504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- TX (77 %)
- OK (13.2 %)
- AR (3.3 %)
- MO (3.3 %)
- UT (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 165 |
| 1980-1990 | 311 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Laramie
- Laramie Dennison: Artist, Designer
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Jacques La Ramée, a 19th-century French-Canadian fur trapper who explored Wyoming.
- Laramie was popularized in American culture by the classic TV Western series 'Laramie' that aired in the mid-20th century.