Laure Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Laure originated from the Latin word 'laurus', meaning 'laurel'. It has evolved through historical forms like Laurentius and Laurentia. The name symbolizes victory and has gained popularity in medieval Europe. It remains a classic name that conveys beauty and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Laure is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Laure has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Laure' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4621st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5031st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1474th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2846th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6031st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21917th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Laure' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Laure"
Pronunciation
/lɔːr/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Laure derives from the Latin word 'laurus', meaning 'laurel', which is a symbol of victory and honor in ancient times.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Laurentius, Laurentia, Laure
Historical Usage
The name Laure gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France, as it was associated with the laurel wreaths awarded to victors in various competitions.
Variants & Derivatives
Laura, Laurel, Laurie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Laure is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and strength.
Famous People
Laure Manaudou, Laure Paillet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Laure"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Laure"
"Laure" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4621st of 9107 | 65 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5031st of 9204 | 54 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1474th of 12526 | 938 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2846th of 19264 | 407 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6031st of 27321 | 212 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21917th of 35406 | 31 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Laure" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Laure" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.54% 1081st/2227 |
44.32% 1077th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
54.81% 1521st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
83.08% 5248th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Laure"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Laure" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.