Laramie
93% girls · 7% boys
About Laramie
Laramie was derived from the French word la ramée, meaning "leafy canopy." It was historically a French surname, but today it is a viable first name option for girls or boys. The balance is currently running at about seven girls for every boy named Laramie. The Wyoming city gives it more of a cowgirl Western than French vibe.
Laramie for boys#5511 US
Swaggering western place-name with a lot of cowboy bravado and panache.
Pronounced LAR-uh-mee.
As of October 2026, Laramie ranked #1088 for girls and #5511 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1558 for boys in 1985.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,471 | 22 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,139 | 25 |
| 2016 | #4,205 | 35 | #3,735 | 29 |
| 2017 | #4,641 | 30 | #4,852 | 20 |
| 2018 | #4,043 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,251 | 49 | #4,726 | 21 |
| 2020 | #3,523 | 43 | #4,222 | 24 |
| 2021 | #2,870 | 59 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,451 | 153 | #4,374 | 24 |
| 2023 | #1,143 | 213 | #3,675 | 31 |
| 2024 | #1,089 | 226 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,088 | 222 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Laramie for girls
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