Laure

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How to Pronounce Laure

Pronounced LOR /ˈlɔːr/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Laura, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel,' the victor's wreath. A crisp, one-syllable classic in French.Low

In 30 seconds: A French classic: Laure is the French Laura, 'laurel' (said 'LOR'). Elegant and spare.

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningThe French form of Laura, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel,' the victor's wreath. A crisp, one-syllable classic in French.

U.S. rank (2019)#16930 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,717

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Laure is the French form of Laura, from Latin 'laurel,' the victor's crown. In America it crested around 1959 and remained uncommon next to Laura (said 'LOR').

It peaked in the late 1950s and stayed rare. A spare, elegant French classic.

Did you know? Laure is the French form of Laura ('laurel'). Trim and elegant, it saw quiet American use peaking around 1959, carried by families with French ties, then stayed rare beside Laura and Laurie (said 'LOR').

Overall data confidence 50%

References -- Laure — French form of Laura; Latin 'laurel'

Variations

LauraLauretteLore

Nicknames

LoloLore

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laure mean?

Laure is the French form of Laura, from Latin for 'laurel.'

How do you pronounce Laure?

It's said LOR /ˈlɔːr/ -- one syllable.

Is Laure a boy or girl name?

Laure is a girl's name.

How popular is Laure?

Laure is an uncommon French classic; it saw modest American use around the late nineteen-fifties and is rare here.