girl's name
Laurelyn
LOR-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 116
Laurelyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1948, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Laurelyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 22 |
How Popular Is Laurelyn?
In 2014, Laurelyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Laurelyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laurelyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laurelyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laurelyn
- English LOR-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Laurelyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laurelyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laurelyn
How popular is the name Laurelyn?
In 2014, Laurelyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Laurelyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Laurelyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laurelyn?
Laurelyn has 3 syllables.
When was Laurelyn most popular?
Laurelyn peaked in 1948, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.