Lawrence Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lawrence is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lawrence?
Lawrence is spelled L-A-W-R-E-N-C-E. The name has 8 letters.
Lawrence at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum,” a place name associated with laurel trees.
- Origin
- The name Lawrence is commonly associated with the Latin name Laurentius, which originally identified someone from the Roman place called Laurentum.
- Pronunciation
- LAW-rens · 2 syllables
Lawrence Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#518
Recorded Births578
- Girls usage fell 2,986 places to #11,932 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 10 places to #518 and recorded 22 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lawrence Mean?
Derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum,” a place name associated with laurel trees.
Origin: The name Lawrence is commonly associated with the Latin name Laurentius, which originally identified someone from the Roman place called Laurentum.
How Do You Pronounce Lawrence?
PronunciationLAW-rens
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lawrence?
- History
- Lawrence has been used as a given name in various European cultures for many centuries, appearing in historical records and Christian hagiographies.
Lawrence Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 578 | #518 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 600 | #508 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2023 | Boys | 521 | #558 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 541 | #548 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 484 | #580 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 498 | #562 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 530 | #535 |
| 2018 | Boys | 579 | #497 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 587 | #492 |
| 2016 | Boys | 614 | #493 |
| 2015 | Boys | 582 | #499 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 639 | #460 |
| 2013 | Boys | 585 | #474 |
| 2012 | Boys | 601 | #452 |
| 2011 | Boys | 595 | #453 |
When Was Lawrence Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1952 · Boys
10,302 recorded births
National rank #35
1951 · Boys
10,266 recorded births
National rank #33
1949 · Boys
10,253 recorded births
National rank #32
1950 · Boys
10,173 recorded births
National rank #33
Where Lawrence Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #257 | 15 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| WI | #262 | 22 |
| KS | #277 | 13 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| MI | #345 | 25 |
| MO | #346 | 18 |
| CO | #366 | 17 |