Lawrence
Lawrence is a boys' name of English origin meaning “from Laurentum, crowned with laurel.” It ranked #518 in the United States in 2025. Lawrence derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a Roman city) or 'crowned with laurel.'
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how do you pronounce Lawrence?
LOR-ens
where does the name Lawrence come from?
An anglicisation of the French Laurent, from the Latin Laurentius.
Saint Lawrence was one of the most venerated early Christian martyrs. The name has been borne by writers (D.H. Lawrence), actors, and the legendary Lawrence of Arabia, giving it an adventurous intellectual aura.
how popular is this name?
Lawrence has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #30 in 1942, and ranked #518 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #518 |
| 2024 | #508 |
| 2023 | #558 |
| 2022 | #548 |
| 2021 | #580 |
| 2020 | #562 |
| 2019 | #535 |
| 2018 | #497 |
| 2017 | #492 |
| 2016 | #493 |
| 2010 | #457 |
| 2000 | #322 |
| 1990 | #174 |
| 1980 | #129 |
| 1970 | #83 |
| 1960 | #64 |
| 1950 | #33 |
| 1942 | #30 |
| 1940 | #36 |
| 1930 | #36 |
| 1920 | #36 |
| 1910 | #35 |
| 1900 | #40 |
| 1890 | #52 |
| 1880 | #65 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lawrence fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lawrence
Its pet forms are Larry and Lawrie, and less often Law.
what are the nicknames and variants of Lawrence?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Lawrence?
- T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia, British archaeologist and military officer)
- D.H. Lawrence (English novelist, Sons and Lovers, Lady Chatterley's Lover)
what names are similar to Lawrence?
what names go well with Lawrence?
Sibling names that share Lawrence's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means “from Laurentum, crowned with laurel”.
What is the origin of the name Lawrence?
Lawrence comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Laurence and Laurent.
How popular is the name Lawrence?
Lawrence ranked #518 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1942, at #30, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Lawrence is pronounced LOR-ens, with 2 syllables.
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