The baby name Laural is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrəl/ (LOR-əl or LAWR-əl).
Laural is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Laural is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrəl/ (LOR-əl or LAWR-əl).
Laural is Latin in Origin.
Laural is a modern English respelling blending Laura and Laurel, ultimately from Latin laurus, “laurel/bay tree.” In Greco-Roman culture the laurel wreath crowned victors, poets, and emperors, so the name carries associations of honor, achievement, and renown; it can be read as “crowned with laurel.” The Greek plant name daphne underlies the same symbol, connecting Laural to a broad classical tradition.
Use of the Laura/Laurel family is deep in Europe - Laura gained prominence via early saints and Petrarch’s muse, while Laurel rose in the English-speaking world in the 19th century and Lauren surged in the 20th. Laural itself is rare, appearing chiefly in North American records as a 20th‑century variant. Related forms include Laurel, Laura, Lauren, Laure, Laurelle, and Loral; masculine cognates are Laurence and Laurent. Common short forms are Laurie, Lori, and Lora.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2012 | #911 | 5 | 9,635 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Laural is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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