Feminine dossier · first seen 1883
Laurel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1956
Peak births
1,181
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Laurel
How many people are named Laurel?
An estimated 34,807 living Americans are named Laurel.
How rare is Laurel?
Laurel is uncommon among babies today, with 372 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 68.5% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Laurel?
The median age of a living American named Laurel is approximately 44 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 65 years old.
Is Laurel still popular?
Yes. Laurel is holding steady, with 372 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Laurel most common?
Laurel has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1883Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
68.5%
2025
372
All-time
47,113