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Lawren

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Pronounced LAWR-en /ˈlɔːr.ən/Medium

Meaning: Lawren is a respelling of Lauren, from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town whose name ties to the laurel). It reads as unisex, with the -en spelling giving a slightly boyish tilt; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp respelling of Lauren: Lawren ties to 'laurel' and reads unisex (said 'LAWR-en'). Modern — the unisex lean we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningLawren is a respelling of Lauren, from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town whose name ties to the laurel). It reads as unisex, with the -en spelling giving a slightly boyish tilt; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12839 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,093

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

Lawren is a respelling of Lauren, rooted in the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum,' a place tied to the laurel. The -en spelling reads as unisex, which we note; here it is used for a girl (said 'LAWR-en').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and unisex-leaning.

Did you know? Lawren respells Lauren, from the Latin for 'from Laurentum' (linked to the laurel) — the -en ending gives it a unisex tilt, which we note (said 'LAWR-en').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Lawren — Respelling of Lauren; unisex-leaning; routes uncertain

Variations

LaurenLorenLawryn

Nicknames

RenLaurie

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Loren— echoes that soft -en sound

Linden— shares the -en ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lawren mean?

Lawren is a respelling of Lauren, from the Latin for 'from Laurentum,' a place tied to the laurel. It reads as unisex.

How do you pronounce Lawren?

It's said LAWR-en /ˈlɔːr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lawren a boy or girl name?

Lawren reads as unisex; the -en spelling gives it a slightly boyish tilt. Here it is used for a girl — we note the lean.

How popular is Lawren?

Lawren is a rare name for girls in the U.S.