Lauro
Lauro is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lauro is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'laurus', meaning laurel or crowned with laurel. It is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the Roman name Laurus. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it maintains steady usage within Latino and Italian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,180 babies in the United States have been named Lauro since 1880. It ranks #2768 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- TX (76.8 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- FL (0.36 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 141 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 272 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 295 |
| 2010-2019 | 175 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Lauro
- Lauro Cavazos: Educator, Politician
Fun facts
- The laurel plant was associated in antiquity with Apollo and was used to weave crowns for victors and scholars.
- Lauro serves as the direct masculine counterpart to Laura across several Romance languages.