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The baby name Laurin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAW-rin (English: /ˈlɔːrɪn/ or /ˈlɑːrɪn/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈlaʊrɪn/).

Laurin is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: LAW-rin (English: /ˈlɔːrɪn/ or /ˈlɑːrɪn/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈlaʊrɪn/)

What is the meaning of the name Laurin ?

The baby name Laurin is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAW-rin (English: /ˈlɔːrɪn/ or /ˈlɑːrɪn/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈlaʊrɪn/).

Laurin is Latin in Origin.

Laurin derives from Latin Laurentius, "person from Laurentum," linked to laurus, the laurel symbol of victory and honor. Predominantly masculine in German-speaking Europe, it appears occasionally as unisex in other languages and as a surname in Francophone Canada. The sound aligns with Lauren/Loren yet retains a distinct Central European profile. The meaning is often glossed as "laurel-crowned" or "from Laurentum," invoking achievement and protection.

Medieval German epics feature King Laurin, the dwarf ruler of the Rose Garden, which preserved the name in regional lore. As a given name it revived from the 19th century and today is steady in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. In contemporary data it ranks within the Top 100 for boys in parts of Switzerland and Austria. Related forms include Laurent, Laurence/Lawrence, Loren/Lorin, Laurens, Lorenzo, Lourenço, Lauri, and Lauren; feminine cognates include Laura, Laure, Laurine, Lauryn, and Laurina.

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Laurin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
Switzerland Boys 2024 #36 136 1,769
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
Austria Boys 0 #362 81 2,180
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Germany Boys 0 #736 218 5,697
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,057 22 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,429 43 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Laurin is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
United States
Germany
AE
Austria

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People also ask about Laurin

Laurin is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Laurin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LAW-rin (English: /ˈlɔːrɪn/ or /ˈlɑːrɪn/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈlaʊrɪn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lauren, Laurence, Laurine, Laurent, Lauryn and Lorin.
Across languages, Laurin has these equivalents: Laurentius (Latin), Lorenzo (Italian/Spanish), Laurent (French), Lawrence (English), Lorenz (German), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Laurin ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Laurin ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).