How old is someone named Lauren?
The average Lauren is 33 years old.
Half of all living Laurens are between 25 and 40.
When was Lauren popular?
Lauren rose fast and peaked in 1989, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Laurens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 | 0 |
| 1910s | 383 | 0 |
| 1920s | 655 | 0 |
| 1930s | 687 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 2,914 | 1,700 |
| 1950s | 9,184 | 7,200 |
| 1960s | 12,955 | 11,000 |
| 1970s | 22,207 | 21,000 |
| 1980s | 146,101 | 140,000 |
| 1990s | 154,043 | 150,000 |
| 2000s | 97,409 | 96,000 |
| 2010s | 28,982 | 29,000 |
| 2020s | 5,814 | 5,800 |
How many Laurens are still alive?
About 460,000 Laurens are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 480,000 babies named Lauren since 1884.
Nearly every Lauren ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lauren?
About half of living Laurens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 53%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Lauren an old name?
Somewhat. Lauren is older than 57 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 Lauren will be 59 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Lauren a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.3% of living Laurens are women.
Names the same age as Lauren
NAME TWIN
Lauren's name twin is Johnathon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Johnathon's age curve is the closest match to Lauren's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Laureen (61)
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Questions about the name Lauren
How old is the average Lauren?
The average Lauren in the US is 33 years old. The median is 34, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lauren?
About 460,000 Laurens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 480,000 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Lauren most popular?
In 1989, when about 21,000 baby girls were named Lauren.
Is Lauren a Millennial name?
Yes. About 53% of living Laurens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
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