Laren

Laren is a unisex name of English origin meaning “intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture.” In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States.

Laren at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture”

About the name Laren

Laren belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Laren first appears in Social Security records in 1923 and has been given to 921 babies since 1880, including 6 in 2024.

Laren in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Babies named Laren in 2024
6
Total since 1880
921

Laren in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Babies named Laren in 2025
5
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laren mean?

Laren means “intensively cultivated forest, forest pasture” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Laren a boy or girl name?

Laren is a unisex name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laren?

Laren comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laren?

Laren is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1923 and has been given to 921 babies since 1880.

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