Lawrence: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child crowned with laurel leaves of victory.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #564
- Peak
- #30 in 1942
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lawrence Means
Lawrence is a boy name of English origin. A child crowned with laurel leaves of victory.
How Popular Lawrence Is
Lawrence currently ranks #564 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1942. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lawrence
- Lawrence reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1942.
- Lawrence has been a top 100 name across 164+ years of American history.
- Lawrence is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Lawrence
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lawrence
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Questions About Lawrence
What does Lawrence mean?
Lawrence is a boy name of English origin. A child crowned with laurel leaves of victory.
How popular is Lawrence?
Lawrence currently ranks #564 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1942. It has held steady.
Where does Lawrence come from?
Lawrence comes from English roots. Lawrence reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1942.
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