Lauryn
LOR-in · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Laurel tree, victory, honour"

From Latin

Lauryn means laurel or victory — the YN-ending variant that carries one specific, unforgettable association: Lauryn Hill. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is one of the greatest albums ever recorded. She is the only woman to win five Grammys in one night. The YN-ending is her specific spelling. Two syllables of the most important album in hip-hop and the voice that silenced every room.

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Lauryn at a glance
MeaningLaurel tree, victory, honour
OriginLatin
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#765
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Why parents love Lauryn
  • Lauryn Hill recorded one of the greatest albums ever.
  • She is the only woman to win five Grammys in one night.
  • Two syllables with a victorious, melodic sound: LOR-in.
  • The YN-ending is specifically Lauryn Hill's spelling.
  • The meaning laurel/victory is triumphant.
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The vibe of Lauryn
laurelvictoryHillMiseducationfive Grammyship-hopYN-endinggreatest album
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Origin & history of Lauryn
Latin laurus (laurel) → Lauren → YN-variant Lauryn
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Latin roots
Lauryn is the YN-variant of Lauren meaning laurel or victory. Lauryn Hill recorded The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) — one of the greatest albums ever. She is the only woman to win five Grammys in one night.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: YN-variant; Lauryn Hill (born 1975).
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Today
Lauryn remains a beloved choice, ranking #765 in the US. 22,015 babies have been named Lauryn since 1952.
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How popular is Lauryn?
1999 peak year
Lauryn has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #765, with about 406 babies named Lauryn each year. In 1999, 1,883 babies received the name (ranked #167). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 22,015.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,883 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #167)
406 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,060 Total registrations
last 10 years
22,015 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #765) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Lauryn
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Lauryn's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — Miseducation pioneering. People named Lauryn tend to be victorious, powerful, and gifted at silencing every room with one voice.

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Silences every room
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Five-Grammy voice
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Miseducation genius
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Victory-wreath
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YN-ending iconic
L3
A1
U3
R9
Y7
N5
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Lauryn
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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