The laurel tree or bay tree
Loreal is a modern elaboration of the name Laurel, which is derived from the Latin 'laurus'. Historically, the laurel tree symbolized victory, honor, and distinction in ancient Rome and Greece. While it is most famously recognized as a global beauty brand, it has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States.
Less common today
Loreal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,177 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
