Laurene
Laurene is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Landed or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Laurene is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Laura or Laurentius, meaning 'laurel tree' or 'from Laurentum.' It developed as a variant of Lauren and French-influenced names like Laurence. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century but is now uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
4,158 babies in the United States have been named Laurene since 1880. It ranks #2728 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.9 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- IL (12.4 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 304 |
| 1920-1930 | 483 |
| 1930-1940 | 370 |
| 1940-1950 | 637 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 765 |
| 1970-1980 | 188 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Laurene
- Laurene Powell Jobs: Businesswoman, Philanthropist
- Laurene Landon: Actress
Nicknames
Laurie, Renie
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to the sweet bay or laurel tree, which symbolized wisdom and victory in ancient classical tradition.
- In the United States, Laurene saw its highest usage during the mid-20th century before gradually declining in popularity.