How old is someone named Laurel?
The average Laurel is 47 years old.
Half of all living Laurels are between 27 and 68.
When was Laurel popular?
Laurel is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1956 but no single era. You'll meet Laurels of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 142 | 0 |
| 1910s | 652 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,958 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,875 | 420 |
| 1940s | 5,145 | 3,000 |
| 1950s | 9,603 | 7,500 |
| 1960s | 6,469 | 5,700 |
| 1970s | 4,109 | 3,900 |
| 1980s | 4,958 | 4,800 |
| 1990s | 4,379 | 4,300 |
| 2000s | 3,445 | 3,400 |
| 2010s | 3,618 | 3,600 |
| 2020s | 2,454 | 2,400 |
How many Laurels are still alive?
About 39,000 Laurels are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Laurel since 1883.
Most Laurels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Laurel?
About one in three living Laurels are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Laurel an old name?
Somewhat. Laurel is older than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Laurel will be 46 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Laurel a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.8% of living Laurels are women.
Names the same age as Laurel
NAME TWIN
Laurel's name twin is Mari. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mari's age curve is the closest match to Laurel's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Laurel
How old is the average Laurel?
The average Laurel in the US is 47 years old. The median is 49, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Laurel?
About 39,000 Laurels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1883.
When was the name Laurel most popular?
In 1956, when about 1,200 baby girls were named Laurel.
Is Laurel a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 32% of living Laurels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this