Laura Burnside

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Laura Burnside — laurel
791K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Laura Burnside is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Laura is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Dal latino laurus (alloro), simbolo di vittoria e onore. Francesco Petrarca immortalò il nome nel Canzoniere, dedicato alla sua amata Laura. The surname Burnside: City of Burnside, a local government area of Adelaide, South Australia Burnside, South Australia, a suburb of the City of Burnside Burnside, New South Wales, in the Oatlands suburb of Sydney Burnside, Queensland, a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region Burnside, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne Burnside, Western Australia, in the South West region Lake Burnside, in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia Burnside, Nova Scotia, an urban neighbourhood in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside Drive, a road in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside, Colchester County, an unincorporated rural community in Nova Scotia. Laura is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 791K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Laura reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Laura

Meaning: laurel

Latin

Dal latino laurus (alloro), simbolo di vittoria e onore. Francesco Petrarca immortalò il nome nel Canzoniere, dedicato alla sua amata Laura.

Surname: Burnside

English

City of Burnside, a local government area of Adelaide, South Australia Burnside, South Australia, a suburb of the City of Burnside Burnside, New South Wales, in the Oatlands suburb of Sydney Burnside, Queensland, a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region Burnside, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne Burnside, Western Australia, in the South West region Lake Burnside, in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia Burnside, Nova Scotia, an urban neighbourhood in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside Drive, a road in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside, Colchester County, an unincorporated rural community in Nova Scotia.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Laura is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 15%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Laura by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Laura has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Lauren
  • Laurie
  • Lora
  • Loretta
  • Laureen

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Laura Burnside:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Laura?
The first name Laura originates from Latin. Dal latino laurus (alloro), simbolo di vittoria e onore. Francesco Petrarca immortalò il nome nel Canzoniere, dedicato alla sua amata Laura.
When was Laura most popular?
The name Laura reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burnside?
The surname Burnside originates from English. City of Burnside, a local government area of Adelaide, South Australia Burnside, South Australia, a suburb of the City of Burnside Burnside, New South Wales, in the Oatlands suburb of Sydney Burnside, Queensland, a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region Burnside, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne Burnside, Western Australia, in the South West region Lake Burnside, in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia Burnside, Nova Scotia, an urban neighbourhood in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside Drive, a road in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Burnside, Colchester County, an unincorporated rural community in Nova Scotia.
What are the origins of the name Laura Burnside?
The name Laura Burnside combines two different traditions: the first name Laura has Latin roots, while the surname Burnside originates from English.
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