NAME PROFILE
Lawrence
Lawrence is derived from the Latin name 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum'. The name has connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor.
Key Stats
| Total births | 463,357 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 1952 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%IL — 20%TX — 20%CA — 20%LA — 20%
Notable People
Lawrence of Arabia (Military officer and writer) · Lawrence Welk (Television bandleader) · Lawrence Fishburne (Actor) · Lawrence Krauss (Theoretical physicist) · Lawrence Taylor (American football player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LarryLaurie
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