Lawrence Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins

Origin:

Latin

Gender Distribution:

100% Masculine / 0% Feminine

Meaning:

Lawrence means 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel'.

Meaning of the Name Lawrence

Lawrence is derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name can also be associated with the Latin word 'laurus' which means 'laurel'. In Roman mythology, the laurel was a symbol of victory and honor. Lawrence is a name with noble origins and a strong historic significance.

Popularity of the Name Lawrence

The popularity for the name Lawrence peaked in popularity in the year 1952 with 10,304 births, which ranked number 71 out of 9,578 unique names for that year. Lawrence had the most female births in 1927 with 44, which ranked number 1,161 out of 5,602 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1952 with 10,304, which ranked number 35 out of 4,257 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lawrence has declined over the last ten years from 601 births to 538 births, a decline of -10.48%. Among males, Lawrence has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 601 births to 538 births, a decline of -10.48%.

Nationwide Popularity of Lawrence

20 Year Trend of Lawrence: -32.24%
10 Year Trend of Lawrence: -10.48%
10 Year Male Trend of Lawrence: -10.48%

Popularity of Lawrence by State

For males, Lawrence was most popular in Southeastern states with 144 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 67 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lawrence. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.

State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
AL	9	513	< 5	N/A
AR	9	354	< 5	N/A
AZ	6	816	< 5	N/A
CA	67	480	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	44	414	< 5	N/A
GA	17	574	< 5	N/A
IA	7	466	< 5	N/A
IL	17	570	< 5	N/A
IN	9	644	< 5	N/A
KS	6	500	< 5	N/A
KY	5	667	< 5	N/A
LA	8	584	< 5	N/A
MA	7	607	< 5	N/A
MD	8	590	< 5	N/A
ME	5	233	< 5	N/A
MI	17	471	< 5	N/A
MN	15	380	< 5	N/A
MO	12	462	< 5	N/A
NC	16	591	< 5	N/A
NE	5	433	< 5	N/A
NJ	14	511	< 5	N/A
NM	6	303	< 5	N/A
NV	6	427	< 5	N/A
NY	27	562	< 5	N/A
OH	29	383	< 5	N/A
OK	8	483	< 5	N/A
OR	7	474	< 5	N/A
PA	18	518	< 5	N/A
SC	7	571	< 5	N/A
TN	10	642	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
UT	7	557	< 5	N/A
VA	19	410	< 5	N/A
WA	10	648	< 5	N/A
WI	11	424	< 5	N/A

2024 Popularity Projections for Lawrence

Total Births of Lawrence: 532 (-1.10%)
Male Births of Lawrence: 532 (-1.10%)

Given the downward trend of Lawrence over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.10% decrease in total births, for a total of 532 births in 2024. Male births for Lawrence have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 532 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.10%.

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State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
AL	9	513	< 5	N/A
AR	9	354	< 5	N/A
AZ	6	816	< 5	N/A
CA	67	480	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	44	414	< 5	N/A
GA	17	574	< 5	N/A
IA	7	466	< 5	N/A
IL	17	570	< 5	N/A
IN	9	644	< 5	N/A
KS	6	500	< 5	N/A
KY	5	667	< 5	N/A
LA	8	584	< 5	N/A
MA	7	607	< 5	N/A
MD	8	590	< 5	N/A
ME	5	233	< 5	N/A
MI	17	471	< 5	N/A
MN	15	380	< 5	N/A
MO	12	462	< 5	N/A
NC	16	591	< 5	N/A
NE	5	433	< 5	N/A
NJ	14	511	< 5	N/A
NM	6	303	< 5	N/A
NV	6	427	< 5	N/A
NY	27	562	< 5	N/A
OH	29	383	< 5	N/A
OK	8	483	< 5	N/A
OR	7	474	< 5	N/A
PA	18	518	< 5	N/A
SC	7	571	< 5	N/A
TN	10	642	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
UT	7	557	< 5	N/A
VA	19	410	< 5	N/A
WA	10	648	< 5	N/A
WI	11	424	< 5	N/A

State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
AL	9	513	< 5	N/A
AR	9	354	< 5	N/A
AZ	6	816	< 5	N/A
CA	67	480	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	44	414	< 5	N/A
GA	17	574	< 5	N/A
IA	7	466	< 5	N/A
IL	17	570	< 5	N/A
IN	9	644	< 5	N/A
KS	6	500	< 5	N/A
KY	5	667	< 5	N/A
LA	8	584	< 5	N/A
MA	7	607	< 5	N/A
MD	8	590	< 5	N/A
ME	5	233	< 5	N/A
MI	17	471	< 5	N/A
MN	15	380	< 5	N/A
MO	12	462	< 5	N/A
NC	16	591	< 5	N/A
NE	5	433	< 5	N/A
NJ	14	511	< 5	N/A
NM	6	303	< 5	N/A
NV	6	427	< 5	N/A
NY	27	562	< 5	N/A
OH	29	383	< 5	N/A
OK	8	483	< 5	N/A
OR	7	474	< 5	N/A
PA	18	518	< 5	N/A
SC	7	571	< 5	N/A
TN	10	642	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
UT	7	557	< 5	N/A
VA	19	410	< 5	N/A
WA	10	648	< 5	N/A
WI	11	424	< 5	N/A