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Laureen

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Pronounced law-REEN /lɔːˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: Laureen is an English elaboration of Laura with the -een ending popular in the mid twentieth century, alongside Doreen, Maureen and Noreen. Laura comes from the Latin laurus, the laurel — the tree whose leaves crowned poets and victors.Medium

In 30 seconds: A mid-century English name: Laureen belongs to Laura and the laurel — the victor's crown (said 'law-REEN').

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningLaureen is an English elaboration of Laura with the -een ending popular in the mid twentieth century, alongside Doreen, Maureen and Noreen. Laura comes from the Latin laurus, the laurel — the tree whose leaves crowned poets and victors.

U.S. rank (2022)#12989 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,117

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

Laureen is an English elaboration of Laura, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel'. Laurel wreaths crowned victors and poets in Rome, and the word survives in 'poet laureate'. The -een ending, borrowed from Irish diminutives, gave English a whole generation of names — Doreen, Maureen, Noreen, Kathleen — and Laureen belongs squarely to that mid-century family (said 'law-REEN').

It is very rare in the U.S. now, with a warm mid-century feel. Vintage, gracious, and familiar.

Did you know? The laurel behind Laureen crowned poets and champions in the ancient world — the root of 'laureate'. The -een ending places the name in the Doreen and Maureen generation (said 'law-REEN').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Laureen — Laura elaboration; Latin laurus; mid-century -een names

Variations

LaurineLaurenLoreen

Nicknames

LaurieReenie

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If you like Laureen…

Lauren— the closest modern cousin

Laura— the parent name behind Laureen

Doreen— a like -een name of the same era

Maureen— shares the mid-century -een ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laureen mean?

Laureen is an elaboration of Laura, from the Latin laurus — the laurel, the crown of poets and victors.

How do you pronounce Laureen?

It's said law-REEN /lɔːˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laureen a boy or girl name?

Laureen is a girl's name.

How popular is Laureen?

Laureen is very rare in the U.S. today and has a mid-century feel.