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π Laure
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How to Pronounce Laure
Pronounced LOR
π Hear it /ΛlΙΛr/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: The French form of Laura, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel,' the victor's wreath. A crisp, one-syllable classic in French. Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A French classic: Laure is the French Laura, 'laurel' (said 'LOR'). Elegant and spare.
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Meaning The 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 β Falling
2019 U.S. births 5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 1959
Total births (all-time) β 1,717
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 1959 1886 2019 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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 β French form of Laura; Latin 'laurel'
Variations Laura Laurette Lore
Nicknames Lolo Lore
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Laureβ¦ Laura β the name it forms in French Laurel β a like laurel-rooted name Colette β a like crisp French classic Clare β shares the -re ending Leonore β echoes that soft -re sound 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 /ΛlΙΛr/ -- 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.
