Lauren Brough

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lauren Brough — French
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lauren Brough is a name that combines French origins. The first name Lauren is a feminine given name of French origin. Lauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall. It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s. The surname Brough: Alan Brough (born 1967), New Zealand-born actor, television and radio host and comedian based in Australia Albert Brough (1895–1972), British rugby league and association football player Alexander Brough (1863–1940), New York politician Andrew Brough, New Zealand musician Antonia Brough (1897–1937), British actress Arthur Brough (1905–1978), English actor Barnabas Brough (c. 1795–1854), British merchant, accountant and playwright Bill Brough (born 1966), American politician Charles Hillman Brough (1876–1935), American politician Clayton Brough (born 1950), American climatologist and teacher Da. Lauren is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 212K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lauren reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lauren

French

Lauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall. It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s.

Surname: Brough

English

Alan Brough (born 1967), New Zealand-born actor, television and radio host and comedian based in Australia Albert Brough (1895–1972), British rugby league and association football player Alexander Brough (1863–1940), New York politician Andrew Brough, New Zealand musician Antonia Brough (1897–1937), British actress Arthur Brough (1905–1978), English actor Barnabas Brough (c. 1795–1854), British merchant, accountant and playwright Bill Brough (born 1966), American politician Charles Hillman Brough (1876–1935), American politician Clayton Brough (born 1950), American climatologist and teacher Da.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Lauren Brough

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Lauren?
The first name Lauren originates from French. Lauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom". It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall. It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. In the U.S. the name ranked #170 in 2018 and #148 in 2017. The name was most popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and 1990s.
When was Lauren most popular?
The name Lauren reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Brough?
The surname Brough originates from English. Alan Brough (born 1967), New Zealand-born actor, television and radio host and comedian based in Australia Albert Brough (1895–1972), British rugby league and association football player Alexander Brough (1863–1940), New York politician Andrew Brough, New Zealand musician Antonia Brough (1897–1937), British actress Arthur Brough (1905–1978), English actor Barnabas Brough (c. 1795–1854), British merchant, accountant and playwright Bill Brough (born 1966), American politician Charles Hillman Brough (1876–1935), American politician Clayton Brough (born 1950), American climatologist and teacher Da.
What are the origins of the name Lauren Brough?
The name Lauren Brough combines two different traditions: the first name Lauren has French roots, while the surname Brough originates from English.
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