Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Laureano

Laureano is a male name and a surname, both deriving from Latin: Laurentius, meaning "laurelled". Alternate spelling include Laurean and Laurian.

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#3,659 (1975)
Total Babies
143
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1930
First Year
2022
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#3659
Peak Rank
143
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laureano

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

Laureano is a male name and a surname, both deriving from Latin: Laurentius, meaning "laurelled". Alternate spelling include Laurean and Laurian.

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The Story of Laureano

Laureano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 9 Laureanos were born — ranking #3,659 that year. As of 2026, Laureano ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 143 Laureanos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laureano

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laureano 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 Laureano

What does the name Laureano mean?
Laureano is a male name and a surname, both deriving from Latin: Laurentius, meaning "laurelled". Alternate spelling include Laurean and Laurian.
How popular is Laureano in 2026?
In 2026, Laureano ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Laureano most popular?
Laureano reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #3,659 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Laureano most popular?
Laureano has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laureano.
Is Laureano a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laureano is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Laureano?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laureano include Fonzie, Gretchen, Lamone. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laureano

Laureano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 143 births in the dataset. Laureano's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #3,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Laureano'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.