Lawrence
Lawrence: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษ.ษนษns/ ยท /หlษษนษns/
Meaning and origin of Lawrence
- A male given name from Latin, the usual spelling of Laurence in the U.S.; masculine of Lauren
Etymology
See Laurence.
How popular is Lawrence?
Since 1880, 2,187 girls and 461,170 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawrence (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1166 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #520 for boys, with 585 babies given the name.
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Lawrence FAQ
What does the name Lawrence mean?
A male given name from Latin, the usual spelling of Laurence in the U.S.; masculine of Lauren See Laurence.
What is the origin of the name Lawrence?
Lawrence is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lawrence?
Since 1880, 2,187 girls and 461,170 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawrence (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1166 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #520 for boys, with 585 babies given the name.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,187 girls and 461,170 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.