The bay laurel; crowned with laurel
Laree is a modern American elaboration of the name Lara or Laura, likely influenced by the French prefix 'La'. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'laurus', referring to the laurel tree which symbolized victory and honor in ancient Rome.
Less common today
Laree isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,171 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
