Total births
1,813
Unisex name · since 1954
Laramie
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 1,813 babies named Laramie, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1093
- among girls today
- 1,813
- born since 1954
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
1,813 babies have been named Laramie since 1954, making it today's #1093 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laramie has been recorded 1,813 times among girls since 1954, currently ranked #1093 nationally and more common than 94% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #1093 among girls today
- 1,813 born since 1954
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laramie is currently the #1093 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 1,813 born since 1954, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1093
- among girls today
- 1,813
- born since 1954
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Laramie vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1093
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Laramie was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
226 babies were named Laramie in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Laramie compares
1,813 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Laramie's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laramie | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,813 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 226 | 48 | 19,840 |
Laramie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laramie splits its recorded history at 2000: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1954 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 226 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laramie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,093
Active since
1954
Laramie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 226
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Laramie popularity over time - boys
1,192 total births recorded since 1932 (Laramie as boys' name)
Laramie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Laramie's strongest decade.
917 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Laramie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 126
1980s
126 births
- 1990s 303
1990s
303 births
- 2000s 158
2000s
158 births
- 2010s 264
2010s
264 births
- 2020s
2020s
917 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 917 births (51% of all-time use).
How Laramie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Laramie's total volume
Laramie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laramie by state
Where Laramie concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 293 | 16.2% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 62 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Nebraska | | 37 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 28 | 1.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 26 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 25 | 1.4% |
| #7 | California | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 24 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Laramie's total US births 16.2%
Even split
293 of 1,813 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Laramie appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laramie? ▼
1,813 babies have been named Laramie since 1954. It currently ranks #1093 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 226 births.
When was Laramie most popular? ▼
Laramie was most popular in the 2020s decade with 917 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Laramie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laramie are Texas (293 births), Oklahoma (62 births), Nebraska (37 births).
Is Laramie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laramie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,813 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,192 births.
How long has the name Laramie been used? ▼
Records for Laramie go back to 1954, giving 72 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Laramie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lara, Larissa, Larue, Larry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laramie's data
- Texas records the most Laramies (293 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Laramie
Nearby Names Like Laramie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laramie
Lara Girl
#741 30,168 births
Larissa Girl
#1611 23,498 births
Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Laramie side by side: Laramie vs Lara Laramie vs Larissa Laramie vs Larue
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Laramie
Ivana #1092
8,042 births · Peak 2010
Kamora #1094
4,147 births · Peak 2008
Ingrid #1091
27,747 births · Peak 1967
Sally #1095
205,229 births · Peak 1947
Leena #1090
5,785 births · Peak 2019
Wendy #1096
262,325 births · Peak 1967
Rubi #1089
9,051 births · Peak 2005
Kacey #1097
11,961 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1954–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laramie: #1093 Unisex Name - 1,813 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laramie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Laramie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.