Laura is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #172 in 2006 with 2,066 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,227 births ranking #66. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 920 girls born was named Laura. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.