Laurie
The given names are clippings of Laurence, Lawrence, Laura, or Lauren + -ie, all ultimately from Latin laurus (“laurel”).
Every Laurie since 1882 — 168,442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laurie
Laurie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,842 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 168,442 American babies have been named Laurie. Its peak came in 1962, when 10,706 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Laurie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laurie 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 | 60 | #2,842 | — | — |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,066 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,952 | — | — |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,195 | — | — |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,189 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,474 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,255 | — | — |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,949 | — | — |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,996 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,359 | — | — |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,539 | — | — |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,030 | — | — |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,618 | — | — |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,826 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,334 | — | — |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,823 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,026 | — | — |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,406 | — | — |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,140 | — | — |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,977 | — | — |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,301 | — | — |
| 2003 | 89 | #2,026 | — | — |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,997 | — | — |
| 2001 | 98 | #1,813 | — | — |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,770 | — | — |
| 1995 | 166 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 1990 | 345 | #649 | 5 | #8,942 |
| 1985 | 779 | #311 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,335 | #195 | 6 | #5,944 |
| 1975 | 2,284 | #125 | 11 | #3,345 |
| 1970 | 4,392 | #88 | 18 | #2,177 |
| 1965 | 6,533 | #60 | 27 | #1,498 |
| 1960 | 10,143 | #37 | 30 | #1,470 |
| 1955 | 4,954 | #91 | 26 | #1,526 |
| 1950 | 1,391 | #194 | 37 | #1,196 |
| 1945 | 592 | #285 | 29 | #1,237 |
| 1940 | 135 | #600 | 19 | #1,602 |
| 1935 | 68 | #836 | 27 | #1,314 |
| 1930 | 65 | #901 | 34 | #1,226 |
| 1925 | 36 | #1,331 | 36 | #1,193 |
| 1920 | 49 | #1,066 | 27 | #1,445 |
| 1915 | 38 | #1,108 | 24 | #1,391 |
| 1910 | 18 | #1,044 | 8 | #1,262 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,814 | — | — |
| 1900 | 13 | #1,081 | 11 | #820 |
| 1895 | 12 | #959 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Laurie
- Laurie Holden Actor · b. 1969
- Laurie Anderson Musician · b. 1947
- Laurie Metcalf Actor · b. 1955
- Laurie Cunningham Soccer player · 1956–1989
- Laurie Hughes Soccer player · 1924–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laurie mean?
The given names are clippings of Laurence, Lawrence, Laura, or Lauren + -ie, all ultimately from Latin laurus (“laurel”).
How popular is the name Laurie in 2025?
Laurie ranked #2,842 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laurie?
168,442 babies have been named Laurie in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laurie most popular?
Laurie peaked in 1962, when 10,706 newborns received the name.
Is Laurie a boy or girl name?
Laurie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laurie rising or falling?
Laurie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Laurie?
Well-known people named Laurie include Laurie Holden (actor), Laurie Anderson (musician), Laurie Metcalf (actor).