Laurent

Laurent is a boy's name of French origin meaning “from Laurentum.” In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Laurent at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Italian
Meaning
“from Laurentum”

About the name Laurent

Laurent belongs to the French and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “from Laurentum” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Laurent first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1155 in 1927, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 1,979 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laurent in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1155 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Babies named Laurent in 2024
15
Total since 1880
1,979

Laurent in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1595 in 2001
Babies named Laurent in 2025
5
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laurent mean?

Laurent means “from Laurentum” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Laurent a boy or girl name?

Laurent is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laurent?

Laurent comes from the French and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Laurent?

Laurent first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1155 in 1927, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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