Lawrance Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAWR-ens //ˈlɔːrəns//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: 'from Laurentum'; English: 'laurelled'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lawrance is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The root of Laurentius is "laurus," meaning "laurel," a symbol of victory and honor in Roman culture.

The name transitioned through various linguistic forms, including the Old French Laurent, before entering the English lexicon as Lawrance, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin names were commonly adapted into vernacular forms. Historically, the name has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr who was executed in the 3rd century.

His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is often depicted with a gridiron, the instrument of his martyrdom. The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many Latin names were brought to England and adapted into forms that were more accessible to the English-speaking populace.

The name Lawrance, along with its variants, became more widely recognized in the medieval period, particularly in ecclesiastical contexts. Culturally, the laurel wreath, associated with the name's etymological roots, has long been a symbol of achievement and status, reinforcing the name's positive connotations throughout history.

The name has also appeared in various literary works and historical texts, contributing to its enduring presence in Western culture. While diminutive forms such as Larry have emerged, they reflect a more informal adaptation rather than a direct historical lineage.

Overall, Lawrance embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance that has persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Lawrance

In this section, you will find notable people named Lawrance. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lawrance who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Lawrance Johnston is a physicist best known for his work in the field of nuclear physics and as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Lawrance C. P. is a writer best known for his novels and contributions to contemporary literature.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lawrance. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lawrance was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Lawrance has ranked as high as #1838 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Lawrance has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lawrance is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lawrance was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lawrance.

Year Total Births Boy
2018 7 7
2017 5 5
2015 5 5
2014 6 6
2012 6 6
2011 6 6
2008 11 11
2007 11 11
2006 5 5
2005 5 5
2004 12 12
2003 11 11
2002 8 8
2001 9 9
2000 9 9
1999 13 13
1998 7 7
1997 7 7
1996 11 11
1995 11 11
1994 12 12
1993 17 17
1992 12 12
1991 11 11
1990 20 20
1989 8 8
1988 10 10
1987 9 9
1986 15 15
1985 8 8
1984 16 16
1983 15 15
1982 14 14
1981 17 17
1980 16 16
1979 14 14
1978 23 23
1977 24 24
1976 19 19
1975 19 19
1974 21 21
1973 17 17
1972 21 21
1971 21 21
1970 29 29
1969 37 37
1968 33 33
1967 25 25
1966 29 29
1965 34 34
1964 40 40
1963 42 42
1962 34 34
1961 46 46
1960 42 42
1959 47 47
1958 43 43
1957 60 60
1956 54 54
1955 52 52
1954 54 54
1953 52 52
1952 71 71
1951 63 63
1950 71 71
1949 53 53
1948 64 64
1947 45 45
1946 41 41
1945 53 53
1944 37 37
1943 36 36
1942 40 40
1941 53 53
1940 31 31
1939 44 44
1938 39 39
1937 37 37
1936 32 32
1935 20 20
1934 29 29
1933 23 23
1932 28 28
1931 23 23
1930 25 25
1929 24 24
1928 25 25
1927 34 34
1926 26 26
1925 18 18
1924 19 19
1923 35 35
1922 11 11
1921 26 26
1920 27 27
1919 24 24
1918 18 18
1917 14 14
1916 15 15
1915 17 17
1914 17 17
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1910 8 8
1905 5 5
1889 5 5

Top States for Lawrance (1983)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%