boy's name
Laurens
LOW-runs (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 251
Laurens is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2005 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.
- Laurens is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1942, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Laurens Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Laurens?
In 2005, Laurens 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.
Where Laurens Is Used
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 Laurens
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laurens Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laurens over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laurens
- Dutch LOW-runs
Sibling Names for Laurens
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laurens — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laurens
How popular is the name Laurens?
In 2005, Laurens 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 Laurens a girl's or a boy's name?
Laurens is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laurens?
Laurens has 2 syllables.
When was Laurens most popular?
Laurens peaked in 1942, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.