Laura is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7778 in 1997 with 7 recorded births. This places Laura in the bottom 28% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 13 births ranking #6009. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 41.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 269,299 boys born was named Laura. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Laura is a graceful classic from the Latin word for laurel, a plant long associated with honour and victory. The name feels calm, capable, and timeless.
Laura has been used widely across Europe for centuries and gained extra literary prestige through Renaissance poetry. Its long history has kept it familiar without wearing it out.