Laurine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Laurine originates from Latin, meaning 'laurel.' Its linguistic path evolved through various forms such as Laurina and Laurentia. The name embodies traits of honor and victory, with no direct biblical relevance. It has been popular since the 20th century, often seen as an elegant choice.
The name Laurine is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Laurine 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, 'Laurine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 963rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1285th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1918th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4986th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Laurine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Laurine"
Pronunciation
/lɔːˈriːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Laurine is derived from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree.' The laurel tree was associated with victory and honor in ancient Rome.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Laurina, Laurentia, Laurin, Laurine
Historical Usage
Laurine has gained popularity as a feminine name in various cultures since the 20th century, often associated with qualities of honor and victory.
Variants & Derivatives
Laura, Laurie, Lora
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Laurine is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with nature and beauty.
Famous People
Laurine Mattos, Brazilian artist, Laurine B. Schmitt, American author
Explore More Laurine Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Laurine"
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 "Laurine"
"Laurine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 963rd of 9107 | 1,013 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1285th of 9204 | 638 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1918th of 12526 | 600 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4986th of 19264 | 172 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24909th of 35406 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Laurine" 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 "Laurine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.84% 734th/1416 |
- |
46.11% 1091st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
82.15% 1270th/1546 |
- |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
85.77% 1910th/2227 |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
- |
75.53% 2096th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Laurine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Laurine" 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.