Lauren Maher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lauren Maher — French
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lauren Maher 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 Maher: Maher is usually a surname. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Meachair, but is widely found in Arabic (ماهر). Adam Maher (born 1993), Dutch-Moroccan footballer Ahmad or Ahmed Maher, several people, including: Ahmad Maher (diplomat) (1935–2010), Egyptian diplomat Ahmad Maher (director), Egyptian film director Ahmad Maher (footballer) (born 1990), Egyptian footballer Ahmad Mahir Pasha (1888–1945), Prime Minister of Egypt, grandfather of the above Ahmad Maher Wridat (born 1991), Palestinian football player Ahmed Maher (youth leader) (born 1980), co-founder of the April 6 Youth Movement in Eg. 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: Maher

Arabic

Maher is usually a surname. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Meachair, but is widely found in Arabic (ماهر). Adam Maher (born 1993), Dutch-Moroccan footballer Ahmad or Ahmed Maher, several people, including: Ahmad Maher (diplomat) (1935–2010), Egyptian diplomat Ahmad Maher (director), Egyptian film director Ahmad Maher (footballer) (born 1990), Egyptian footballer Ahmad Mahir Pasha (1888–1945), Prime Minister of Egypt, grandfather of the above Ahmad Maher Wridat (born 1991), Palestinian football player Ahmed Maher (youth leader) (born 1980), co-founder of the April 6 Youth Movement in Eg.

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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 Maher

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 Maher:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Maher?
The surname Maher originates from Arabic. Maher is usually a surname. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Meachair, but is widely found in Arabic (ماهر). Adam Maher (born 1993), Dutch-Moroccan footballer Ahmad or Ahmed Maher, several people, including: Ahmad Maher (diplomat) (1935–2010), Egyptian diplomat Ahmad Maher (director), Egyptian film director Ahmad Maher (footballer) (born 1990), Egyptian footballer Ahmad Mahir Pasha (1888–1945), Prime Minister of Egypt, grandfather of the above Ahmad Maher Wridat (born 1991), Palestinian football player Ahmed Maher (youth leader) (born 1980), co-founder of the April 6 Youth Movement in Eg.
What are the origins of the name Lauren Maher?
The name Lauren Maher combines two different traditions: the first name Lauren has French roots, while the surname Maher originates from Arabic.
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