Boy · #4,322 in 2026

Lauriston

Lauriston is an area of central Edinburgh, Scotland, and home to a number of significant historic buildings. It lies south of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, and north of The Meadows public park.

Current Rank
#4,322
Peak Rank
#4,322 (1921)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1921
First Year
1921
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#4322
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lauriston

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

Lauriston is an area of central Edinburgh, Scotland, and home to a number of significant historic buildings. It lies south of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, and north of The Meadows public park.

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The Story of Lauriston

Lauriston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 5 Lauristons were born — ranking #4,322 that year. As of 2026, Lauriston ranks #4,322 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Lauristons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lauriston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lauriston 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 Lauriston

What does the name Lauriston mean?
Lauriston is an area of central Edinburgh, Scotland, and home to a number of significant historic buildings. It lies south of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, and north of The Meadows public park.
How popular is Lauriston in 2026?
In 2026, Lauriston ranks #4,322 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lauriston most popular?
Lauriston reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,322 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Lauriston a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lauriston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lauriston?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lauriston include Almore, Alphon, Alquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lauriston

Lauriston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Lauriston's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Lauriston'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.