Name meaning & stats
Laureen
Laureen means “laurel” (Latin origin). 6,872 US babies since 1940, peak 1958. Notable Laureens are 2.6× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“laurel”
LatinSpelling of Lauren
From Laurentius; a form of Laurence.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1958
6,872 US babies were named Laureen between 1940 and 2025.
Where Laureens end up
Not enough notable Laureens yet, so this uses the spelling family: Lauren.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | High · 106 people |
| Footballer | 2.6× | High · 64 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | High · 39 people |
| Writer | 0.7× | High · 37 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, the Lauren family show up 2.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Laureen has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 75 Laurens spell it Laureen
- Lauren 93%
- Lauryn 4%
- Laureen 1%
- Laurene 1%
- Laurin <1%
- Lauran <1%
- Laurine <1%
- Laurynn <1%
- Lauraine <1%
- Laurieann <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1958)