Lauran
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lauran: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1988.
Lauran is a spelling variant of the classic name Lauren, which ultimately stems from the Latin *Laurentius*, meaning "from Laurentum"—an ancient Italian city whose name likely derives from *laurus*, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honour. This particular spelling, with its soft, flowing 'a', gained occasional use in Scotland from the late 20th century, offering a gentle twist on the more common form. Perhaps the most famous bearer of the root name is the American actress Lauren Bacall, known for her husky voice and elegant screen presence. While no notable places are directly named for Lauran, the laurel tree itself has given its name to countless streets and parks, as well as the US state of Laurel, Mississippi. Lauran shares its roots with the Scottish name Lorna, made famous by RD Blackmore's novel *Lorna Doone*, creating a subtle literary link for parents drawn to romantic names.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19886 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y