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Lauren is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant or feminine form of Laurence. Originally a masculine name, it was first popularized as a feminine name by actress Betty Jean Perske (1924-2014), who used Lauren Bacall as her stage name." It ranked #401 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant or feminine form of Laurence. Originally a masculine name, it was first popularized as a feminine name by actress Betty Jean Perske (1924-2014), who used Lauren Bacall as her stage name. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lauren ranked #401 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #401 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lauren mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lauren a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant or feminine form of Laurence.
Is Lauren a popular name?
Lauren ranked #401 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lauren a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lauren appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lauren — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
