Lawrence

Lawrence - A very unique male name

Lawrence appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #35. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lawrence and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lawrence? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lawrence. The baby boy name Lawrence was given to 543 baby boys in 2025, ranking #515 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,700 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lawrence peaked in popularity 84 years ago in 1942 on position 30.

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Lawrence is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lawrence is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #267 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #894.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lawrence is where you live.

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Lawrence origin and meaning

Latin

From Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum' — the Italian town whose name is linked to the laurel

Lawrence goes back to the Roman name Laurentius and to Saint Lawrence, the martyred deacon. It was a top name in the early 1950s, fell for decades, and is now edging back up as a formal alternative to its nickname Larry.

Attested etymology

Lawrence is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lawrence, pop culture references for the name Lawrence and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lawrence

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lawrence, sorted by popularity.

Lorenzo / Laurence / Lorenza / Lawerence / Lawrance / Laurance / Lorenz / Loring / Larence / Lorenso /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Lawrence

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lawrence a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lawrence?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LOR-ents · /ˈlɔːrəns/

Around the world

• Lorenzo (Italian) — The Italian form of Laurentius
• Lorenzo (Spanish) — The Spanish form
• Laurent (French) — The French form
• Lorenz (German) — The German form

Spellings and nicknames

• Laurence — The spelling variant common in Britain

Nicknames: Larry

Famous bearers

• Saint Lawrence — Roman deacon martyred in 258, one of the most venerated early saints (d. 258) Historical

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Formal, literary and substantial, it reads more distinctive now than when it was common.

Worth knowing

• It will be shortened to Larry whether you plan it or not — decide if you like Larry.