Girl · #10,478 in 2026

Lauria

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

Lauria is a town and comune of the province of Potenza, in Basilicata, southern Italy, situated near the borders of Calabria. It is a walled, medieval town on the steep side of a hill, with another portion of municipal territory in the plain below.

Current Rank

#10,478

Peak Rank

#3,057 (1968)

Total Babies

327

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1992

Last Year

1968

Peak Year

#3057

Peak Rank

327

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lauria

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

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Origin & history

The original nucleus of the city appeared probably in the 10th century, near the place where later the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Armo was edificated. However, it seems that monastic activity pre-existed in the area, as Lauria just means the " lavra city". The Castle of Lauria, later attributed to Roger of Lauria , was built by Byzantins . In the 12th century Lauria was the seat of a Norman fief, which was held by Gibel and then by his son Richard of Lauria , who died in the battle of Benevento on 1266. His son Roger of Lauria was a famous admiral of the 13th century. In 1806 the city was destr

The Story of Lauria

Lauria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 18 Laurias were born — ranking #3,057 that year. As of 2026, Lauria ranks #10,478 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 327 Laurias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Lauria

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Roger of Lauria – admiral
Francesco Lorenzo Brancati di Lauria
Domenico Lentini – priest
Rocco Papaleo – actor, film director, and singer
Domenico Pittella – politician
Gianni Pittella – politician
Marcello Pittella – politician

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Names that sound like Lauria

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

Loria
Laria
Luria
Larrea
Lorio
Liria
Laura
Gloria
Lori
Laurie
Laureate
Lora

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lauria

What does the name Lauria mean?

How popular is Lauria in 2026?

In 2026, Lauria ranks #10,478 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Lauria most popular?

Lauria reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #3,057 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Lauria a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lauria?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lauria include Evetta, Brantley, Avri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lauria

Lauria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 327 births in the dataset. Lauria's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #3,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Lauria'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.