Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Laurelin

In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, the Two Trees of Valinor are Telperion and Laurelin, the Silver Tree and the Gold Tree, which bring light to Valinor, a paradisiacal realm where the Valar and Maiar, angel-like divine beings, and many of the Elves live. The Two Trees are of enormous size and exude dew that is a pure and magical light in liquid form.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#8,947 (2020)
Total Babies
131
5-Yr Trend
+3%
1978
First Year
2024
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#8947
Peak Rank
131
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laurelin

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

In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, the Two Trees of Valinor are Telperion and Laurelin, the Silver Tree and the Gold Tree, which bring light to Valinor, a paradisiacal realm where the Valar and Maiar, angel-like divine beings, and many of the Elves live. The Two Trees are of enormous size and exude dew that is a pure and magical light in liquid form.

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The Story of Laurelin

Laurelin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 11 Laurelins were born — ranking #8,947 that year. As of 2026, Laurelin ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 131 Laurelins 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 Laurelin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laurelin 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 Laurelin

What does the name Laurelin mean?
In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, the Two Trees of Valinor are Telperion and Laurelin, the Silver Tree and the Gold Tree, which bring light to Valinor, a paradisiacal realm where the Valar and Maiar, angel-like divine beings, and many of the Elves live. The Two Trees are of enormous size and exude dew that is a pure and magical light in liquid form.
How popular is Laurelin in 2026?
In 2026, Laurelin ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Laurelin most popular?
Laurelin reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #8,947 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Laurelin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laurelin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Laurelin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laurelin include Fama, Vali, Roselena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Laurelin

Laurelin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 131 births in the dataset. Laurelin's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #8,947. Use the chart and map above to compare Laurelin'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.