The baby name Lauri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish: LAU-ri (approx. /ˈlɑu̯ri/),English: LAW-ree (approx. /ˈlɔːri/ or /ˈlɑːri/).
Lauri is Finnish in Origin.
The baby name Lauri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish: LAU-ri (approx. /ˈlɑu̯ri/),English: LAW-ree (approx. /ˈlɔːri/ or /ˈlɑːri/).
Lauri is Finnish in Origin.
Lauri is a masculine given name in Finland and Estonia, derived from Latin Laurentius (“man from Laurentum”), long associated with laurus, the bay laurel that symbolized victory and honor in Rome. Through this link, Lauri carries meanings like “laurel-crowned” and “victorious.” It also appears in English as a unisex spelling variant of Laurie, itself a pet form of Lawrence/Laurence or Laura/Laurel. The name’s saintly model is St. Lawrence (3rd century deacon and martyr), which aided its spread across Europe.
In Finland, Lauri has been popular since the 19th century and remains familiar; a traditional nameday aligns with St. Lawrence’s feast. Noted bearers include basketball star Lauri Markkanen and soldier Lauri Törni. Variants and cognates include Laurie, Larry, Lawrie, Lars, Lasse (nickname), Laur, Laurits (Estonian), Lawrence, Laurence; feminine counterparts include Laura, Lauren, Laurel, and Laury.
| Lauri Kristian Relander Lauri Kristian Relander was best known as the president of Finland from 1925 to 1931. A leading member of the Agrarian League, he had earlier served in Parliament and as Speaker before being elected president. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #21 | 17 | 1,051 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #22 | 21,784 | 3,552 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #26 | 160 | 2,087 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #33 | 3,879 | 2,041 |
| Finland | 0 | #64 | 580 | 830 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #129 | 9 | 1,769 |
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #165 | 3 | 3,171 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| AR | 0 | #187 | 7 | 2,915 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #255 | 4 | 3,650 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Girls | 1993 | #308 | 5 | 2,282 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| BR | 0 | #335 | 11 | 5,969 | |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #345 | 7 | 5,378 |
| France | Boys | 1995 | #348 | 3 | 1,951 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| NL | 0 | #382 | 10 | 2,481 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #408 | 6 | 5,922 |
| Spain | 0 | #420 | 33 | 2,326 | |
| Germany | 0 | #424 | 14 | 2,542 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #440 | 28 | 7,628 |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #449 | 33 | 9,861 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #464 | 335 | 12,213 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #469 | 42 | 6,731 |
| ZA | 0 | #469 | 6 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #493 | 13 | 7,500 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #498 | 102 | 8,289 |
| CO | 0 | #503 | 8 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #519 | 14 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #552 | 9 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #596 | 16 | 9,488 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #600 | 426 | 5,561 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #785 | 54 | 4,949 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #801 | 51 | 14,098 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #866 | 65 | 5,610 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #889 | 67 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #897 | 7 | 8,739 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #913 | 31 | 14,861 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #914 | 28 | 12,708 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #922 | 157 | 16,140 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #938 | 15 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,098 | 86 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,127 | 15 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,386 | 61 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,422 | 50 | 10,046 |
Lauri is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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