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Summary

Laurie originates from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'laurel.' Its language path includes forms like Laurentius and Laurent. The name is associated with victory and honor. It does not have biblical relevance. Laurie became popular in the 20th century as a diminutive of Lawrence, and it is viewed positively today.

The name Laurie is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Laurie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Laurie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1284th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1259th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1386th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2512th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10567th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1179th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 582nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 87th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 107th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 449th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2125th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3084th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Laurie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.