Lauryn
A female given name from Latin.
Every Lauryn since 1952 — 22,168 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lauryn
Lauryn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,455 in 2025 with 148 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 22,168 American babies have been named Lauryn. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,883 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lauryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lauryn 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 | 148 | #1,455 | — | — |
| 2024 | 221 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2023 | 228 | #1,086 | — | — |
| 2022 | 290 | #930 | — | — |
| 2021 | 303 | #893 | — | — |
| 2020 | 389 | #717 | — | — |
| 2019 | 456 | #640 | — | — |
| 2018 | 438 | #670 | — | — |
| 2017 | 533 | #567 | — | — |
| 2016 | 587 | #531 | — | — |
| 2015 | 622 | #508 | — | — |
| 2014 | 599 | #516 | — | — |
| 2013 | 603 | #499 | — | — |
| 2012 | 589 | #516 | — | — |
| 2011 | 570 | #515 | — | — |
| 2010 | 597 | #499 | — | — |
| 2009 | 664 | #467 | — | — |
| 2008 | 665 | #477 | — | — |
| 2007 | 675 | #477 | 5 | #13,575 |
| 2006 | 741 | #429 | — | — |
| 2005 | 777 | #406 | — | — |
| 2004 | 798 | #389 | 7 | #9,537 |
| 2003 | 834 | #366 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,013 | #307 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,083 | #289 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,408 | #224 | — | — |
| 1995 | 241 | #818 | — | — |
| 1990 | 302 | #699 | — | — |
| 1985 | 86 | #1,452 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,470 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,217 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,636 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,844 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,875 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lauryn
- Lauryn Hill Musician · b. 1975
- Lauryn Williams Athlete · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lauryn mean?
A female given name from Latin.
How popular is the name Lauryn in 2025?
Lauryn ranked #1,455 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lauryn?
22,168 babies have been named Lauryn in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lauryn most popular?
Lauryn peaked in 1999, when 1,883 newborns received the name.
Is Lauryn a boy or girl name?
Lauryn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lauryn rising or falling?
Lauryn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lauryn?
Well-known people named Lauryn include Lauryn Hill (musician), Lauryn Williams (athlete).