Lauro
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dawn; the light of dawn
Origin: Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn
Popularity: Ranked #4970 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aurora. Shares the meaning 'Dawn; the light of dawn.'
Similar names: laura, laurie, laury, lautaro, laron, latroy, laurenzo, larry
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lauro? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Lauro, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lauro
What does the name Lauro mean?
Lauro means “Dawn; the light of dawn” from Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn roots.
What is the origin of the name Lauro?
Lauro has Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn origin. The traditional meaning is “Dawn; the light of dawn”.
How popular is Lauro?
Lauro ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Lauro most popular?
Lauro peaked in 2000 with 48 babies registered that year.
Is Lauro a boy or girl name?
Lauro is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lauros in registered births are male.
Is the name Lauro rising or falling in popularity?
Lauro has risen 3261 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8118 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Lauro been recorded?
Lauro appears in birth records across 113 years — from 1912 through 2025.