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Lauralynn

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Pronounced LAWR-uh-lin /ˈlɔː.rə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A twentieth-century American double name joining Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') to Lynn (from Welsh llyn, 'lake'). Both parts are documented; the compound is a modern middle-name-style build.Low

In 30 seconds: Lauralynn is Laura plus Lynn — 'laurel' and 'lake' (said 'LAWR-uh-lin'). A warm, mid-century American double name.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin, Welsh
MeaningA twentieth-century American double name joining Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') to Lynn (from Welsh llyn, 'lake'). Both parts are documented; the compound is a modern middle-name-style build.
U.S. rank (2024)#14430 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319622024

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

Lauralynn is a modern American compound of Laura — Latin laurus, 'laurel', the victor's wreath — and Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'. Names of this shape flourished in the mid-twentieth century, when -lynn was the ending of choice. Both parts are well documented (said 'LAWR-uh-lin').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, warm, and mid-century in feel.

Did you know? Lauralynn is the sort of name born from a first-and-middle pair that families simply stopped separating: Laura Lynn became Lauralynn (said 'LAWR-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lauralynn — Laura + Lynn compound; Latin laurus, Welsh llyn

Variations

LauralynLoralynnLauralynne

Nicknames

LauraLynn

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If you like Lauralynn…

Raelynn— a like -lynn compound
Laura— the classic at its heart
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lauralynn mean?

Lauralynn combines Laura, from Latin laurus ('laurel'), with Lynn, from Welsh llyn ('lake').

How do you pronounce Lauralynn?

It's said LAWR-uh-lin /ˈlɔː.rə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lauralynn a boy or girl name?

Lauralynn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lauralynn?

Lauralynn is rare in the U.S.

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