Whatever happened to Lauren

[SherbertLemons]

Inspired by a similar tread.

Whatever happened to the name Lauren?

As someone with a very common 80s name maybe it's the same but I'm surprised it hasnt made a comeback.

It sounds beautiful, the lovely L sound and with Wren being so popular I thought Lauren would be popular too. Also a great name if you are honouring a Laurence in the family.

As you can tell I really like it. So what's my hesitation?!?

Well I have to love it my 18 year old daughter is called it 😀

I know a young Lauren (primary age), it was slightly surprising at first but in a good refreshing way not a wtf way. It’s definitely not as dated as some 70s/80s names like Hayley, Charlene etc

I'm a Lauren and had one other Lauren in my year at school. There seem to be loads of Laurens in my profession which can be annoying, but I never seem to come across them anywhere else.

Slightly offended to be called downmarket 😂 as I'm sure are the Sharons, Karens and Darrens listed by PP!

It was on my list but DH vetoed it.

I think its a lovely name.

We have two in year 3 at my primary school.

I'm an 80s baby so know loads! Reminds me of lauren Conrad and very "cool girl" imo. I know a primary one

I like it

I agree OP, it is a really pretty name and don't know why it's not more popular. I don't know any of any age.
Don't actually get the love for Wren and find Laura really plain and a bit boring rather than classic. Lauren is nicer than Laurel imo.

@KirstenBlest

I think is sounds like Karen, Darren, Sharon etc I wouldn't say it was a 'stripper name' but it seems a bit downmarket

Don't be such a snob

It’s a lovely and evocative name, I know a 10-year-old Lauren, she’s great. I also know a grown up Laurel, also a beautiful name and woman.

Laurel Hubbard has ruined Laurel.

@Thedogscollar, I'm not being particularly snobbish. Strangely enough, I googled and the first Lauren that came up was a glamour model

Be snobbish - claim it!! Who cares if someone thinks you’re a snob?

Names give an indication of the parents' socio-economic background.
They also can give an indication of someone's age.

The names threads are often critical of names that might be 'too posh' or 'too granny and not in a good way', or 'too middle aged'

@Scoutingformygirls

It's just lacking the timelessness of Laura and the quirkiness of Wren.

I'm really not keen on it tbh.

Trouble with 'quirky' names like Wren is that they date quite quickly. People probably thought Dawn was quirky back in the day.

I think Lauren is a pretty name but it's been very popular pretty recently so just feels a bit tired at the mo. I don't find it downmarket.

Lauren is definitely not down market. I always think of Ralph Lauren. I love it!

I work in education and its still pretty common, even among younger kids.

@Utterlyexhausted

Lauren is definitely not down market. I always think of Ralph Lauren. I love it!

Nuff said

Wow this place is bitchy….. harsh comments

Not a massive fan of Lauren but Laura is a really pretty name. Very popular 30 years ago but now would be quite unusual for a baby.

These days Laura is far more popular than Lauren so wouldn't be that unusual

names.darkgreener.com/#laura

names.darkgreener.com/#lauren

I think it’s still popular in the states (well I work with a few twenty-something Lauren’s).

All the Lauren’s I knew at school (I’m
30) were mean girls!

I really like it!

I think if you describe a child’s name as downmarket you are probably downmarket yourself.

Agree that the Lauren’s I’ve met have never been particularly pleasant so that has probably sullied it for me. I also don’t think it’s as timeless and classic as Laura.