Lauren
Meaning of Lauren
Lauren blossoms from the Latin root Laurentius, “citizen of Laurentum,” yet what truly perfumes the name is laurus, the evergreen bay whose glossy leaves once crowned triumphant Roman generals; in other words, Lauren walks into the nursery already wearing a tiny victory wreath. First whispered in modest numbers mid-century, the name gathered momentum like a fiesta band picking up tempo, dancing from rank 579 in 1944 to a sizzling peak of 10 in 1990 before easing into today’s relaxed middle order. Along the way it found glamorous patrons—silver-screen siren Lauren Bacall, effortless icon Lauren Hutton, and the fashion house of Ralph Lauren—so a child bearing it inherits a backstage pass to both Old-Hollywood chiaroscuro and modern runway sparkle. Phonetically simple (LOHR-en) yet rhythmically graceful, Lauren feels as sun-warmed and approachable as a Mediterranean plaza at siesta, while its laurel symbolism quietly reminds her to chase laurels of her own. In short, Lauren offers parents a name that is classic without fuss, victorious without swagger, and forever evergreen.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as LOHR-en (/ˈlɒrən/)
American English
- Pronunced as LOHR-en (/ˈlɔrən/)
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Notable People Named Lauren
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| Lauren Nicole London is an American actress known for roles in films and TV including ATL, The Game, Without Remorse, and You People. |
| Lauren Louise Price is a Welsh professional boxer and former kickboxer and footballer, the first female British professional boxing champion and the unified female welterweight world champion since March 7, 2025, with Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth golds. |
| Lauren Anne English is an American swimmer and former US Open 50 meter backstroke record holder who competed internationally, swam for the University of Georgia, and later became an advanced practice nurse and Director of Patient Care at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. |
| Lauren Chamberlain is an American retired softball infielder and Oklahoma Sooners All-American who helped win the 2013 national title, set the NCAA Division I career slugging record along with Big 12 and school marks in RBIs, walks, total bases, and runs, and was the first overall pick to the USSSA Pride, winning a 2018 pro title. |
| Lauren Holly is an American actress known for Picket Fences, NCIS, and Motive, and for films like Dumb and Dumber, Dragon The Bruce Lee Story, Beautiful Girls, and What Women Want. |
