Girls name · Virginia
Laura in Virginia
Laura was the 406th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 20 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 17,391 babies Laura.
Popularity over time
Laura in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | 60th |
| 1926 | 101 | 69th |
| 1943 | 77 | 86th |
| 1959 | 211 | 46th |
| 1976 | 256 | 20th |
| 1992 | 199 | 38th |
| 2009 | 34 | 246th |
| 2025 | 20 | 406th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 60th in 1910 to 406th in 2025.
The most babies named Laura in Virginia in a single year was 392, in 1986. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Laura reached its best rank of 4th in Alaska (1968). See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in Virginia?
Laura was the 406th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 20 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 17,391 babies Laura.
How many babies are named Laura in Virginia?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Laura in Virginia. The most babies named Laura in Virginia in a single year was 392, in 1986.
What is the rank of Laura in Virginia?
Laura ranked 406th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1986.
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.