Laurie
Laurie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel tree or victory.
Origin and history
Laurie is a classic given name derived from the Latin 'Laurus', referencing the laurel tree celebrated in ancient Rome. It rose significantly in popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, used both as an independent full name and a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains familiar across generations.
Popularity in the United States
166,488 babies in the United States have been named Laurie since 1880. It ranks #238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.3 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- MI (6 %)
- MA (5.2 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 50 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 97 |
| 1910-1920 | 296 |
| 1920-1930 | 449 |
| 1930-1940 | 734 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,222 |
| 1950-1960 | 46,964 |
| 1960-1970 | 74,451 |
| 1970-1980 | 26,101 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,326 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,026 |
| 2000-2010 | 844 |
| 2010-2019 | 555 |
| 2020-2029 | 297 |
Famous people named Laurie
- Laurie Anderson: musician, artist
- Laurie Metcalf: actress
Fun facts
- The laurel tree was used in ancient Rome to weave crowns for victorious leaders and poets, giving the root word lasting associations with achievement.
- Laurie reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s before gradually declining in usage.