Lauren may be a given name or surname. 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 names popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske). Is a popular name in the UK, the USA, 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.
Given name
Laureano Bisan-Etame Mayer (born 1977), commonly known as "Lauren", Cameroonian footballer Lauren Eduarda Leal Costa (born 2002), commonly known as "Lauren", Brazilian footballer Lauren Ackerman (1905–1993), American physician and pathologist Lauren Adams (actress) (born 1982), American actress Lauren Adamson (1948–2021), American developmental psychologist Lauren Agenbag (born 1996), South African cricket umpire Lauren Ahrens (born 1991), Australian rules footballer Lauren Alaina (born 1994), American singer and former American Idol 10 contestant Lauren Albanese (born 1989), American professional tennis player Lauren Alloy, American professor Lauren Ambrose (born 1978), American actress and singer Lauren Anderson (dancer) (born 1965), American ballet dancer Lauren Anderson (model) (born 1980), American model and Playboy Playmate Lauren Andino (born 1986), American artist, musician and skateboarder Lauren Marie-Elizabeth "Lulu" Antariksa (born 1995), American actress and singer Lauren Aquilina (born 1995), British singer Lauren Arikan (born 1984, American politician Lauren Arnell (born 1987), Australian rules footballer Lauren Arnouts (born 1994), Dutch professional racing cyclist Lauren Arthur, American politician Lauren Ash (born 1983), Canadian actress and comedian Lauren Auder (born 1999), British-French singer and record producer Lauren Bacall (1924–2014), American actress born Betty Joan Perske Lauren Baillie (born 1982), Scottish lawn bowler Lauren Anne Baldwin, British actress Lauren Brooke Baldwin (born 1979), American journalist Lauren Barlow (born 1985), member of Christian rock band Barlow Girl Lauren Barnes (born 1989), American professional soccer defender Lauren Barnette (born 1985), Miss Virginia 2007 Lauren Barnholdt, American author Lauren Barwick (born 1977), Canadian equestrian Lauren Bay Regula (born 1981), Canadian softball pitcher Lauren Beard (born 1984), British children's book illustrator Lauren Beers (born 1994), American artistic gymnast Lauren Belfer, American writer Lauren Bennett (born 1989), British singer, dancer and model Lauren Benton (born 1988), British philanthropist Lauren Benton (historian) (born 1956), American historian Lauren Bercovitch (born 1984), Canadian producer Lauren Berlant (1957–2021), American academic Lauren Bertolacci (born 1985), Australian volleyball player Lauren Beukes (born 1976), South African novelist Lauren Billys (born 1988), Puerto Rican Olympic eventing rider Lauren Bittner (born 1980), American actress Lauren Boebert (born 1986), American politician, businesswoman, congresswoman Lauren Bon (born 1962), American artist Lauren Book (born 1984), American politician Lauren Booth (born 1967), Journalist, activist Lauren Ogilvie "Lo" Bosworth (born 1986), American appearing in the reality TV shows Laguna Beach and The Hills Lauren Bowles (born 1970), American actress Lauren Boyle (born 1987), New Zealand swimmer Lauren Brant (born 1989), Australian entertainer Lauren Braun Costello (born 1976), American chef Lauren Briggs (born 1979), British squash player Lauren Brooke, British author Lauren Brown (musician), American percussionist Lauren Bruton (born 1992), English footballer Lauren Burgess (born 1986), New Zealand rugby player Lauren Burns (born 1974), Australian martial artist Lauren Bush (born 1984), American model Lauren Cahoon (born 1985), American taekwondo practitioner Lauren Campbell (born 1981), Canadian triathlete Lauren Carlini (born 1995), American volleyball player Lauren Ashley Carter, American actress and producer Lauren Chamberlain (born 1993), American softball player Lauren Chapin (born 1945), American actress Lauren Cheatle (born 1998), Australian cricket player Lauren Chief Elk, Native American feminist educator Lauren Child (born 1965), British author and illustrator Lauren Cholewinski (born 1988), American speed skater Lauren Christy (born 1967), English-born singer and songwriter Lauren Cohan (born 1982), American actress best known for her role on The Walking Dead Lauren Cohn, newsreader Lauren Collins (born 1986), Canadian actress best known for her role on Degrassi: The Next Generation Lauren Colthorpe (born 1985), Australian association f