Girls name · Pennsylvania
Laura in Pennsylvania
Laura was the 262nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 35,773 babies Laura.
Popularity over time
Laura in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 148 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 257 | 79th |
| 1943 | 125 | 129th |
| 1959 | 488 | 55th |
| 1976 | 449 | 28th |
| 1992 | 437 | 30th |
| 2009 | 60 | 191st |
| 2025 | 42 | 262nd |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 53rd in 1910 to 262nd in 2025.
The most babies named Laura in Pennsylvania in a single year was 892, in 1985. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Laura reached its best rank of 4th in Alaska (1968). See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in Pennsylvania?
Laura was the 262nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 35,773 babies Laura.
How many babies are named Laura in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Laura in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Laura in Pennsylvania in a single year was 892, in 1985.
What is the rank of Laura in Pennsylvania?
Laura ranked 262nd among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1985.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.