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The baby name Laurie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːri/ (LOR-ee),/ˈlɑːri/ (LAW-ree).

Laurie is French, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French, Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːri/ (LOR-ee),/ˈlɑːri/ (LAW-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Laurie ?

The baby name Laurie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːri/ (LOR-ee),/ˈlɑːri/ (LAW-ree).

Laurie is French, Latin in Origin.

Laurie is a unisex English diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence and of Laura. The former derives from Latin Laurentius “person from Laurentum,” later linked to laurus “laurel,” emblem of victory; the latter comes directly from laurus, yielding the shared meaning “laurel”/“honor-crowned.” Used as a pet form in English and French, Laurie appears in records from the 18th–19th centuries and gained literary visibility as the boyhood nickname of Theodore Laurence in Little Women.

In the 20th century, Laurie established itself as an independent given name, especially for girls in the United States during the 1950s–70s, while remaining a familiar masculine nickname in Britain, Ireland, and Canada. Variant spellings include Lawrie, Lauri (Finnish male), Lorrie, Lori, Lorie, and Laurey; related names are Laurence, Lawrence, Laura, Lauren, and Laurel. The name’s laurel imagery lends connotations of triumph, honor, and evergreen vitality.

Laurie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Laurie

Laurie Anderson Musician · Born 1947 · United States Laurie Anderson is a musician from the United States, best known for her innovative work in experimental music and performance art. Her song 'O Superman' became a surprise hit in the early 1980s, showcasing her unique blend of electronic music and storytelling. Born in 1947, she has continued to influence the art and music world with her creative projects.

Celebrity babies named Laurie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Laurie Murray Clint Eastwood film director ★★★★★

Laurie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
HT 0 #12 1 399
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
CR 0 #141 18 5,526
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
LU Girls 0 #167 19 4,850
Sweden Girls 2017 #173 2 1,647
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Belgium Girls 2003 #186 30 407
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
Canada Girls 2024 #228 58 2,795
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
Canada Boys 1992 #307 6 1,690
MU Girls 0 #322 30 8,539
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
CN Girls 0 #336 14 8,829
HK 0 #338 11 8,483
France Boys 1984 #343 4 1,565
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA 0 #432 16 14,421
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
CR Girls 0 #447 86 11,342
PA Girls 0 #469 13 9,861
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
CM Girls 0 #496 45 11,671
HK Boys 0 #499 29 12,905
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PS Girls 0 #505 19 10,981
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #586 30 16,104
IL Girls 0 #586 32 11,648
AE Girls 0 #589 9 20,968
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
NL Girls 0 #680 282 5,933
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #814 25 4,949
CL Girls 0 #834 18 14,098
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #865 52 8,487
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #930 12 12,708
PE Girls 0 #932 12 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #958 26 5,561
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,021 58 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,084 95 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,091 51 25,928
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,164 13 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,406 41 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Laurie is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States

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People also ask about Laurie

Laurie is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Laurie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈlɔːri/ (LOR-ee),/ˈlɑːri/ (LAW-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lori, Lorrie, Lorie, Lorri, Lauri and Lourie.
Yes, very popular — Laurie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Laurie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — 1 notable people named Laurie are in our database, including Laurie Anderson (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Laurie for their child, including Clint Eastwood.