Laurel is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1719 in 2025 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 30 births ranking #758. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,899 girls born was named Laurel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.