Lauren Cave

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lauren Cave — French
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lauren Cave 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 Cave: Alexander Cave (1900–2001), British anatomist Alfred A. Cave (1935–2019), American historian Ambrose Cave (died 1568), English politician Andrew Cave-Brown (born 1988), Scottish footballer Andy Cave (born 1966), British mountaineer and author Arthur Cave (1883–1948), Irish cleric and badminton player Basil Cave (1865–1931), British diplomat Bebe Cave (born 1997), English actress Bertha Cave (1881–1951), English legal campaigner Bob Cave (1888–1943), Australian rules footballer Candida Cave, British painter, playwright and art historian Carmen Vali-Cave (born 1965), American politician from Cal. 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: Cave

Irish

Alexander Cave (1900–2001), British anatomist Alfred A. Cave (1935–2019), American historian Ambrose Cave (died 1568), English politician Andrew Cave-Brown (born 1988), Scottish footballer Andy Cave (born 1966), British mountaineer and author Arthur Cave (1883–1948), Irish cleric and badminton player Basil Cave (1865–1931), British diplomat Bebe Cave (born 1997), English actress Bertha Cave (1881–1951), English legal campaigner Bob Cave (1888–1943), Australian rules footballer Candida Cave, British painter, playwright and art historian Carmen Vali-Cave (born 1965), American politician from Cal.

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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 Cave

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 Cave:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Cave?
The surname Cave originates from Irish. Alexander Cave (1900–2001), British anatomist Alfred A. Cave (1935–2019), American historian Ambrose Cave (died 1568), English politician Andrew Cave-Brown (born 1988), Scottish footballer Andy Cave (born 1966), British mountaineer and author Arthur Cave (1883–1948), Irish cleric and badminton player Basil Cave (1865–1931), British diplomat Bebe Cave (born 1997), English actress Bertha Cave (1881–1951), English legal campaigner Bob Cave (1888–1943), Australian rules footballer Candida Cave, British painter, playwright and art historian Carmen Vali-Cave (born 1965), American politician from Cal.
What are the origins of the name Lauren Cave?
The name Lauren Cave combines two different traditions: the first name Lauren has French roots, while the surname Cave originates from Irish.
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