Total births
1,994
Boys' name · since 1912
Laurent
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,994 babies named Laurent, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5926
- among boys today
- 1,994
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Laurent currently ranks #5926 among boys' names in America, with 1,994 babies recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Laurent recorded 1,994 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #5926 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #5926 among boys today
- 1,994 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laurent is currently the #5926 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 1,994 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #5926
- among boys today
- 1,994
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Laurent vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5926
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Laurent was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
39 babies were named Laurent in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
How Laurent compares
1,994 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Laurent's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laurent | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,994 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Laurent's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laurent's full recorded timeline at 1969, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laurent at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1927
Current rank
#5,926
Active since
1912
Laurent popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1927)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Laurent popularity over time - girls
20 total births recorded since 2018 (Laurent as girls' name)
Laurent by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laurent's strongest decade.
279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Laurent births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
128 births
- 1920s
1920s
279 births
- 1930s
1930s
182 births
- 1940s
1940s
179 births
- 1950s
1950s
197 births
- 1960s
1960s
178 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
131 births
- 2010s
2010s
124 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 279 births (14% of all-time use).
How Laurent compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Laurent's total volume
Laurent vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Laurent by state
Where Laurent concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 161 | 8.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 64 | 3.2% |
| #3 | California | | 61 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Maine | | 58 | 2.9% |
| #5 | New Hampshire | | 56 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Rhode Island | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Florida | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Massachusetts share of Laurent's total US births 8.1%
Even split
161 of 1,994 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laurent? ▼
Laurent has been given to 1,994 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5926 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Laurent most popular? ▼
Laurent was most popular in the 1920s decade with 279 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Laurent most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laurent are Massachusetts (161 births), New York (64 births), California (61 births).
How long has the name Laurent been used? ▼
Records for Laurent go back to 1912, giving 114 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Laurent? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laurence, Lauren, Laura, Lauro, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laurent's data
- Laurent's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (279 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Laurents (161 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Laurent
Nearby Names Like Laurent
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laurent
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Lauren Boy
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Laura Boy
2,579 births
Lauro Boy
#4212 2,180 births
Laurie Boy
1,954 births
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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, 1912–2025 (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. "Laurent: #5926 Boys' Name - 1,994 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laurent. 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 Laurent 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.