Laurie

Laurie is a unisex name of English origin meaning “laurel.” In 2024 it was given to 52 babies in the United States.

Laurie at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“laurel”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɒ.ri/

About the name Laurie

Laurie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “laurel” — 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, Laurie first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 168,382 babies since 1880, including 52 in 2024.

Laurie in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named Laurie in 2024
52
Total since 1880
168,382

Laurie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Laurie in 2025
126
Total since 1996
1,973

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laurie mean?

Laurie means “laurel” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Laurie a boy or girl name?

Laurie is a unisex name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laurie?

Laurie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laurie?

Laurie is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 168,382 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Laurie?

Laurie is pronounced /ˈlɒ.ri/ (IPA).

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