Lauren is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #103 in 2012 with 559 recorded births. This places Lauren in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 6,299 births ranking #5. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.1%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 576 girls born was named Lauren. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lauren is a sleek modern classic carrying the laurel meaning associated with honour and victory. It feels polished and widely wearable.
Though related to older classical forms, Lauren became especially prominent in the modern era as a streamlined English favourite. Its balance of softness and strength has helped it endure.