Law Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAW / /lɔː/English; Old Norse
Meaning
law; guardian
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Law' refers to the system of rules that a community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members. The Old Norse origin relates to the word 'lǫg,' meaning 'to lay down' or 'to set in place,' often associated with governance and order.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Lawson
- Lawrie
International Variants
- Lao (Chinese)
- Lao (Vietnamese)
Famous people named Law
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Fictional characters named Law
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Law was first seen in the United States in 2006. Law has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Law has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Law
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |