Laurie
Laurie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum, or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Laurie originated as a diminutive or variant of Laurence or Lawrence, derived from the Latin place name Laurentum. While historically used as a masculine name in Britain and the U.S., it became far more popular for females in the mid-20th century. Masculine usage in the U.S. today is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,954 babies in the United States have been named Laurie since 1880. It ranks #2912 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (75.8 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- MA (6 %)
- MN (5.7 %)
- FL (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 202 |
| 1920-1930 | 334 |
| 1930-1940 | 317 |
| 1940-1950 | 319 |
| 1950-1960 | 285 |
| 1960-1970 | 268 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Laurie
- Laurie Cunningham: athlete, soccer player
- Laurie Hugh Lee: author, poet
Fun facts
- The name is famous for the male character Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women.
- It originated primarily as a Scottish pet form of Laurence.