Girl · #9,825 in 2026

Laurea

In Italy, the laurea is the main post-secondary academic degree. The name originally referred literally to the laurel wreath, since ancient times a sign of honor and now worn by Italian students right after their official graduation ceremony and sometimes during the graduation party. A graduate is known as a laureato, literally "crowned with laurel" and is awarded the title of dottore, or Doctor.

Current Rank
#9,825
Peak Rank
#9,545 (1986)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
1987
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#9545
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laurea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Italy, the laurea is the main post-secondary academic degree. The name originally referred literally to the laurel wreath, since ancient times a sign of honor and now worn by Italian students right after their official graduation ceremony and sometimes during the graduation party. A graduate is known as a laureato, literally "crowned with laurel" and is awarded the title of dottore, or Doctor.

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The Story of Laurea

Laurea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 6 Laureas were born — ranking #9,545 that year. As of 2026, Laurea ranks #9,825 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Laureas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laurea

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurea

What does the name Laurea mean?
In Italy, the laurea is the main post-secondary academic degree. The name originally referred literally to the laurel wreath, since ancient times a sign of honor and now worn by Italian students right after their official graduation ceremony and sometimes during the graduation party. A graduate is known as a laureato, literally "crowned with laurel" and is awarded the title of dottore, or Doctor.
How popular is Laurea in 2026?
In 2026, Laurea ranks #9,825 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Laurea most popular?
Laurea reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #9,545 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Laurea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laurea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Laurea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laurea include Cheryllee, Joquita, Jonnita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Laurea

Laurea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Laurea's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #9,545. Use the chart and map above to compare Laurea'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.