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How Many People Are Named Laurie?
Estimated people named Laurie living in the U.S. today
136,243
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 168,382
- Peak year: 1962 (10,705 births)
- Estimated living today: 136,243
Laurie by age group — who carries the name today?
Laurie popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Laurie
Laurie has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 168,382 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 136,243 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,509 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lauries you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Laurie in the US?
An estimated 136,243 people named Laurie are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Laurie uncommon — about 1 in 2,509 Americans.
Is Laurie a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Laurie is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Laurie most popular?
Laurie peaked in 1962, when 10,705 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Laurie?
Laurie ranks #391 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).