Laura is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #120 in 2008 with 427 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,582 births ranking #17. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 88.1%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 739 girls 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.