Lauren is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #126 in 2013 with 442 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 6,299 births ranking #5. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 93.0%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 698 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.