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Laurene

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Laurene: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1983.

A feminine form of Laurence, Laurene shares its root with the Latin *laurus*, meaning “laurel”—a symbol of victory and honour in ancient Rome. The name is most famously borne by Laurene Powell Jobs, the American businesswoman and philanthropist who co‑founded the Emerson Collective. While no prominent Scottish place bears the name, it shares an etymological bond with the French town of Saint‑Laurent. Laurene is a less common variant of Lauren, which surged in popularity across Scotland from the 1980s, yet the *‑ene* ending lends it a distinctly elegant, slightly more formal air—a choice that feels both classic and quietly distinctive for a modern baby.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19833 babies
Latest (1983)
#5123 babies
Total births
3since 1983
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1983 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).