Laurie

Laurie - A very unique female name

Laurie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #900. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Laurie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Laurie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Laurie. The baby girl name Laurie was given to 26 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2641 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,133 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Laurie peaked in popularity 66 years ago in 1960 on position 37.

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Laurie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Laurie is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,518 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,339.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Laurie is where you live.

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Laurie origin and meaning

Latin, via Laura / Lawrence — diminutive

A diminutive of Laura (from Latin laurus, "laurel") and of Lauren/Laurence

Laurie was a major mid-century name, peaking in 1962 with over 10,600 births, as the friendly diminutive of Laura. It has since fallen far, though its rank has improved a little since 2020.

Attested etymology

Laurie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Laurie, pop culture references for the name Laurie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Laurie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Laurie, sorted by popularity.

Laura / Lori / Lora / Lara / Lorie / Lorrie / Lauri / Lyra / Lorri / Leora /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Laurie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Laurie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Laurie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LOR-ee · /ˈlɔːri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Laura — The root name Laurie diminishes.
• Lori — A respelling variant that had its own mid-century vogue.
• Lauren — The related form Laurie also shortens.

Famous bearers

• Laurie Anderson — American experimental musician and performance artist (b. 1947) Contemporary
• Laurie Metcalf — American actress known for Roseanne, Lady Bird and the Toy Story films (b. 1955) Contemporary

Style

ClassicVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Laurie now reads as a warm vintage name — mid-century friendly, ready for revival as tastes cycle back.

Worth knowing

• Its 1960s peak makes it a 'mother's generation' name for many.
• It doubles as a British male diminutive of Laurence, a minor cross-gender note.