Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Laurah

Name: Popularity of the name Laurah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laurah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#8,152 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

2008

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#8152

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laurah

Laurah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 7 Laurahs were born — ranking #8,152 that year. As of 2026, Laurah ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Laurahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Laurah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laurah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurah

What does the name Laurah mean?

Laurah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laurah in 2026?

In 2026, Laurah ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Laurah most popular?

Laurah reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #8,152 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Laurah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laurah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Laurah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laurah include Ceresa, Cheryce, Shauntrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laurah

Laurah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Laurah's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #8,152. Use the chart and map above to compare Laurah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.