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Laramie

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAIR-uh-mee /ˈlɛr.ə.mi/High

Meaning: From the French surname Laramée — variously 'the shady bower; a leafy branch/arbor' — and a place-name (Laramie, Wyoming); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The shady bower; a leafy branch: Laramie is a French surname/place. Crisp, Western, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'LAIR-uh-mee').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French surname Laramée — variously 'the shady bower; a leafy branch/arbor' — and a place-name (Laramie, Wyoming); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5511 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519322025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laramie comes from the French surname Laramée — variously 'the shady bower; a leafy branch/arbor' — and a Western place-name (Laramie, Wyoming, named for the trapper Jacques La Ramée; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'LAIR-uh-mee'; nickname Lare).

In the U.S. it appears as a Western place/surname name. Rare, the-shady-bower at the root, and Western.

Did you know? Laramie comes from the French surname Laramée, variously 'the shady bower; a leafy branch/arbor' — and is a Western place-name (Laramie, Wyoming) — a crisp, Western name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAIR-uh-mee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Laramie — place/surname; routes layered

Variations

LaramyLaramey

Nicknames

Lare

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laramie mean?

Laramie is a French surname ('the shady bower; a leafy branch') and a Western place-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Laramie?

It's said LAIR-uh-mee /ˈlɛr.ə.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laramie a boy or girl name?

Laramie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Laramie?

Laramie is a rare name in the U.S.

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