Lauralee
Lauralee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Victorious meadow or laurel clearing.
Origin and history
Lauralee is an English compound name combining Laura and Lee. Laura derives from the Latin 'laurus', referring to the laurel tree, while Lee comes from the Old English word for a meadow or clearing. In the United States, it is a relatively rare compound name that experienced modest usage in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,257 babies in the United States have been named Lauralee since 1880. It ranks #3704 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2060.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.5 %)
- NY (26 %)
- MI (9.8 %)
- MA (7.7 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 296 |
| 1950-1960 | 266 |
| 1960-1970 | 391 |
| 1970-1980 | 350 |
| 1980-1990 | 292 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Lauralee
- Lauralee Bell: Actress
Nicknames
Laurie, Lora, Lee
Fun facts
- Lauralee is created by joining the classical Latin name Laura with the classic English surname-turned-given-name Lee.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the mid-20th century alongside other popular '-lee' compound names.