Laurent
3 countries#1501 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Laurent was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
328,570 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 1970 with 19,958 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,014 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 1927 with 39 births
Most common in: Massachusetts, New York, California, Maine, New Hampshire
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
88 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2001 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
88 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Laurent’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #257 | — |
| 2004 | #316 | ↓59 |
| 2005 | #367 | ↓51 |
| 2006 | #405 | ↓38 |
| 2007 | #429 | ↓24 |
| 2008 | #526 | ↓97 |
| 2009 | #610 | ↓84 |
| 2010 | #635 | ↓25 |
| 2011 | #563 | ↑72 |
| 2012 | #665 | ↓102 |
| 2013 | #703 | ↓38 |
| 2014 | #796 | ↓93 |
| 2015 | #988 | ↓192 |
| 2016 | #885 | ↑103 |
| 2017 | #1221 | ↓336 |
| 2018 | #1304 | ↓83 |
| 2019 | #1004 | ↑300 |
| 2020 | #1127 | ↓123 |
| 2021 | #1080 | ↑47 |
| 2022 | #1501 | ↓421 |
Frequently asked questions about Laurent
Is Laurent a popular name?
Yes — Laurent currently ranks #1501 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Laurent more common for boys or girls?
Laurent is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Laurent most popular?
Laurent peaked in 1970 in France, with 19,958 recorded births that year.
Is Laurent rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Laurent’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #67 in 1900 to #1501 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Laurent?
At least 330,672 babies have been recorded with the name Laurent across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Laurent popular in more than one country?
Yes — Laurent appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Laurent?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Laurent include Lain, Lamonte.
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Ranked directly next to Laurent in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.