Laurene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Laurene originates from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' and associated with the laurel tree. The name has evolved through historical forms such as Laurentius and Laurentia. It conveys traits of victory and honor. Laurene has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century. Common variants include Lauren and Laurie, and it is perceived as sophisticated today, associated with notable figures such as Laurene Powell Jobs.
The name Laurene is most popular in Connecticut, 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, Laurene 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, 'Laurene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1124th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1153rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1040th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2567th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20416th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Laurene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Laurene"
Pronunciation
/lɔːˈriːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Laurene is derived from the Latin name 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum'. The name is associated with the laurel tree, which symbolizes victory and honor.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Laurentius, Laurentia, Laurene
Historical Usage
The name Laurene became more popular in the 20th century as variations of traditional names gained favor.
Variants & Derivatives
Lauren, Lorraine, Laurie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Laurene is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and leadership.
Famous People
Laurene Powell Jobs, Laurene H. H. Chan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Laurene"
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 "Laurene"
"Laurene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1124th of 9107 | 784 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1153rd of 9204 | 761 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1040th of 12526 | 1,859 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2567th of 19264 | 474 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6689th of 27321 | 182 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19768th of 35406 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20416th of 30306 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Laurene" 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 "Laurene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.97% 835th/1416 |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
76.67% 1814th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.39% 1011th/1546 |
59.64% 928th/1556 |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
60.50% 936th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.18% 828th/2227 |
28.72% 698th/2430 |
- |
32.29% 896th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
61.18% 1797th/2937 |
48.95% 1705th/3483 |
- |
63.13% 2553rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
- |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Laurene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Laurene" 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.