Laurie
Peaked at #37 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Laurie has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Laurie — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#37
in 1960
Current rank
#3093
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1882–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Laurie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #37 nationally with 10,144 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3029 (2014) to #3093 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Laurie ranks #3093 nationally for girls, with 52 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,093 | 52 |
| 2023 | #3,947 | 38 |
| 2022 | #3,191 | 51 |
| 2021 | #3,186 | 51 |
| 2020 | #3,470 | 44 |
| 2019 | #3,252 | 49 |
| 2018 | #2,949 | 56 |
| 2017 | #2,995 | 55 |
Laurie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#738
in 1893
Last ranked
#8940
in 1990
Years tracked
84
1886–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Laurie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1893, ranking #738 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Laurie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #8940.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #8,940 | 5 |
| 1983 | #5,922 | 6 |
| 1982 | #6,080 | 6 |
| 1981 | #3,751 | 11 |
| 1980 | #5,944 | 6 |
| 1979 | #5,774 | 6 |
| 1978 | #4,035 | 9 |
| 1977 | #4,907 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Laurie most popular?
Laurie was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Laurie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Laurie?
At least 168,382 babies have been recorded with the name Laurie in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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