What Does the Name Lauren Mean?

Lauren is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “from Laurentum; laurel (bay tree).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Lauren
Gender	female
Origin	Latin
Meaning	from Laurentum; laurel (bay tree)
Variants	Laura, Laurena, Lauryn, Loren, Laurel
Popularity	A US top-20 girls' name in the 1980s and 1990s; still in regular use today.

The meaning and origin of Lauren

The name Lauren means “from Laurentum; laurel (bay tree)” and has Latin origins. Lauren derives from the Roman name Laurentius, meaning a man from the city of Laurentum, itself linked to the laurel tree. Originally a male name, it became popular for girls in the 20th century, influenced by actress Lauren Bacall.

Variants and related names

Lauren is related to several other names you may recognize: Laura, Laurena, Lauryn, Loren, Laurel. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Lauren?

A US top-20 girls' name in the 1980s and 1990s; still in regular use today.

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