Lawrence
Lawrence is a name of Latin origin, derived from Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome, giving this name connotations of triumph and distinction.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 578. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 595
- 2012: 601
- 2013: 585
- 2014: 639
- 2015: 582
- 2016: 614
- 2017: 587
- 2018: 579
- 2019: 530
- 2020: 498
- 2021: 484
- 2022: 541
- 2023: 521
- 2024: 600
- 2025: 578
- 2026 (projected): 578
Good to Know
- •Can be spelled Lawrence or Laurence, with Lawrence being more common in English-speaking countries
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has strong historical and literary associations
- •Nickname Larry was especially popular mid-20th century but less common now
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Famous People
Lawrence of Arabia (T.E. Lawrence)
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Lawrence Fishburne
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D.H. Lawrence
Novelist and poet
Lawrence Welk
Musician and bandleader
Statistics
461,170
Total births since 1880
1952
Peak year
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