Lauren

Meaning: from Laurentum (feminine of Laurence) · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

A feminine form of Laurence ('from Laurentum', a town near Rome associated with laurels). Lauren Bacall made it popular in the 1940s.

Famous people named Lauren

Lauren Bacall (actor)

Nicknames

Laurie, Ren

Variants & related names

Loren, Lauryn, Laurène

Lauren name art

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FAQ

What does the name Lauren mean?

Lauren means “from Laurentum (feminine of Laurence)”. It comes from Latin.

Is Lauren a popular name?

Yes — Lauren has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Lauren?

Laurie, Ren.

What are other forms of Lauren?

Loren, Lauryn, Laurène.

Similar names

Celeste · Felicity · Alba · Laura · Leona · Juniper

More: names starting with L · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.