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Laura Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Laura is most popular in Connecticut, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Laura has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Laura' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1953rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1568th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1223rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1683rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11921st out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 61st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 106th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 31st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 132nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 338th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Laura' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.