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Lauryn

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Pronounced LOR-in /ˈlɔːr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city of laurel trees)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Lauren meaning 'laurel' or 'victory,' most famously associated with singer Lauryn Hill, whose Grammy-winning album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) gave this spelling lasting cachet.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningLaurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city of laurel trees)
U.S. rank (2025)#1455 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births148 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 22,151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919522025

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

Lauryn is a spelling variant of Lauren, from the Latin family name Laurentius (from Laurentum, a city near Rome associated with laurel trees). The laurel crown symbolized victory and honor in ancient Rome, giving names in this family a triumphant meaning.

Lauryn appeared as an alternate spelling of Lauren from the 1990s onward, boosted significantly by the prominence of Lauryn Hill. It ranked #1110 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) won five Grammy Awards — including Album of the Year — making it one of the most critically acclaimed debut solo albums in history and permanently linking this spelling to musical excellence.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Lauren — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LaurenLorenLoryn

Nicknames

LaurRen

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lauryn Hill (1975–present)
    American singer, rapper, and songwriter; former member of the Fugees. Her 1998 solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill won five Grammys including Album of the Year.

If you like Lauryn…

Lauren— the standard spelling of the same name
Lorelei— German -lei name sharing the Lor- root and Rhine mythology
Laurel— the literal plant name from the same Latin root
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lauryn mean?

Lauryn means 'laurel' and by extension 'victory,' a spelling variant of Lauren from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the laurel city).

How do you pronounce Lauryn?

It's said LOR-in — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lauryn a boy or girl name?

Lauryn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Lauryn?

Lauryn ranked #1110 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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