UK girl's name
Laurissa
A name of Latin and Greek origins meaning "laurel" or "sweet bay tree".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laurissa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laurissa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 7 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Laurissa. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laurissa ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 7 girls were registered as Laurissa.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laurissa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
7 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Laurissa mean?
The name Laurissa is a feminine given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Latin and Greek origins. It is believed to be a variant of the name Laura, which itself is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel" or "bay tree." The laurel tree was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Roman culture, and its leaves were used to create crowns for victors and heroes.
In the Greek language, the name Laurissa is closely related to the word "daphne," which also refers to the laurel tree. This connection to the laurel tree and its symbolic significance in ancient cultures suggests that the name Laurissa may have been associated with concepts of triumph, glory, and reverence in its early usage.
While the name Laurissa does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name, Laura, has been recorded throughout various periods of history. One of the earliest known instances of the name Laura is in the 9th century, when a Spanish martyr named Laura was canonized by the Catholic Church.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Laurissa. One of the earliest recorded examples is Laurissa Landor (1805-1891), an English author and writer who was known for her poetry and novels. Another notable Laurissa was Laurissa Gemmill (1854-1928), a Scottish artist and painter who gained recognition for her landscape and portrait works.
In the 20th century, Laurissa Potts (1906-1989) was an American author and journalist who wrote several books on travel and culture. Laurissa Landre (1926-2019) was a Canadian actress and dancer who had a successful career on stage and television.
More recently, Laurissa Romain (born 1980) is a British actress and television presenter known for her roles in various British television series and films.
It is worth noting that while the name Laurissa has been used throughout history, it has never been among the most common or popular given names in any particular region or culture. However, its enduring presence and the rich symbolism associated with its roots in ancient Latin and Greek languages have contributed to its continued use as a unique and meaningful name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laurissa over time
The chart below shows babies named Laurissa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laurissa, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laurissa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laurissa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4684 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2417 | 12 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Laurissa
- 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
Laurissa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laurissa in the UK right now?
In 2014, Laurissa was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Laurissa most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 7 babies registered as Laurissa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laurissa?
A name of Latin and Greek origins meaning "laurel" or "sweet bay tree".
How many people are called Laurissa in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Laurissa across the 3 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.