girl's name
Laurita
law-REE-tuh (English)
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 629
Laurita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 8 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.
- Laurita is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in 1954, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Laurita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 176 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 27 |
How Popular Is Laurita?
In 1992, Laurita was given to 8 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 Laurita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laurita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laurita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laurita
- English law-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Laurita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laurita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laurita
How popular is the name Laurita?
In 1992, Laurita was given to 8 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 Laurita a girl's or a boy's name?
Laurita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laurita?
Laurita has 3 syllables.
When was Laurita most popular?
Laurita peaked in 1954, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.