UK girl's name
Laure
Of French/English origin meaning "crowned with laurel" or "laurel-crowned".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laure is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laure popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Laure. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laure ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Laure.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laure as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Laure mean?
The name Laure is derived from the Latin name Laurus, which means "laurel." The laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree with small, fragrant leaves that have been used for centuries in wreaths and garlands as a symbol of victory, honor, and achievement.
The name Laure has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the laurel wreath was awarded to victorious military leaders, poets, and athletes. It was a prestigious symbol of excellence and triumph. The earliest recorded use of the name Laure dates back to the 2nd century AD, when it was mentioned in Roman historical records.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laure gained popularity in France and Italy, where it was often associated with literary figures and scholars. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Petrarch's muse, Laura de Noves (1310-1348), a French noblewoman whose beauty and virtue inspired the poet's renowned sonnets.
In the 16th century, Laure de Noves (1520-1594), a French poetess and member of the Pléiade literary circle, gained recognition for her poetry and intellectual pursuits. Her works celebrated the beauty of nature and the power of love.
Another notable figure was Laure Conan (1845-1924), a French-Canadian novelist and educator. She was known for her novels that depicted the lives of French-Canadian settlers in Quebec, and her efforts to promote French-Canadian literature and culture.
In the 20th century, Laure Albin Guillot (1879-1962) was a French photographer renowned for her artistic portraits and nudes. Her work was exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums, and she was a pioneer in the field of avant-garde photography.
Laure Diebolt-Calland (1905-2003) was a French resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in the French Resistance movement, risking her life to help Allied soldiers and gather intelligence against the German occupation.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Laure throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and the arts to resistance movements and education.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laure over time
The chart below shows babies named Laure registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laure, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laure by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laure was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4669 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Laure
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laure: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laure in the UK right now?
In 2021, Laure was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laure most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Laure in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laure?
Of French/English origin meaning "crowned with laurel" or "laurel-crowned".
How many people are called Laure in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Laure across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.