Name meaning & stats
Laurie
Laurie means “laurel”. 165,822 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Lauries are 1.2× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“laurel”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
165,822 US babies were named Laurie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Lauries end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 24 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | Medium · 18 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | Medium · 17 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 15 people |
Among notable women who are writers, Lauries show up 1.2× 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…
Laurie has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 93% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1962)