Total births
353
Boys' name · since 1912
Laurier
Laurier has 353 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 353
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Laurier is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 353 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laurier has been recorded 353 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1959.
- 353 total births
- 1912–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
353 boys have been named Laurier since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 353
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Laurier was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
17 babies were named Laurier in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Laurier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laurier's full recorded timeline at 1931, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laurier at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Laurier popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1959
- Peak year (1917)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Laurier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laurier's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Laurier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
86 births
- 1920s
1920s
119 births
- 1930s
1930s
65 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 119 births (34% of all-time use).
Laurier by state
Where Laurier concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 166 | 47.0% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | | 6 | 1.7% |
Maine share of Laurier's total US births 47.0%
Even split
166 of 353 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laurier? ▼
353 babies have been named Laurier since 1912. It was last recorded in 1959. The peak year was 1917 with 17 births.
When was Laurier most popular? ▼
Laurier was most popular in the 1920s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Laurier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laurier are Maine (166 births), New Hampshire (6 births).
How long has the name Laurier been used? ▼
Records for Laurier go back to 1912, giving 48 years of history through 1959.
What names are similar to Laurier? ▼
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 Laurier's data
- Laurier's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (119 total births) through the 1950s (41) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Maine records the most Lauriers (166 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Laurier
Nearby Names Like Laurier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laurier
Laurence Boy
#2170 39,720 births
Lauren Boy
#12381 5,818 births
Laura Boy
2,579 births
Lauro Boy
#4212 2,180 births
Laurent Boy
#5926 1,994 births
Compare Laurier side by side: Laurier vs Laurence Laurier vs Lauren Laurier vs Laura
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1959 (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. "Laurier: Baby Name Since 1912 - 353 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laurier. 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 Laurier 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 July 2026.