Laren
Every Laren since 1923 — 921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laren
Laren is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1923, 921 American babies have been named Laren — about 60% girls and 40% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1983, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laren stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,475 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,755 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,858 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,302 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,963 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,923 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,026 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,129 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,688 | 5 | #13,747 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,799 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,010 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,556 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,925 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,585 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,506 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,370 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,313 | 10 | #5,740 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,968 | — | — |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,203 | 8 | #4,966 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,546 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,842 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,072 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,041 | 5 | #4,221 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,224 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,233 | 6 | #3,715 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,912 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,723 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laren in 2025?
Laren did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Laren?
921 babies have been named Laren in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laren most popular?
Laren peaked in 1983, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Laren a boy or girl name?
Laren is used for both: about 60% of babies named Laren have been girls and 40% boys.
Is the name Laren rising or falling?
Laren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.