Lawrence Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAWR-ens / /ˈlɔːrəns/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'from Laurentum'; English: 'crowned with laurel'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lawrence derives from the Latin name 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy. It became popular in the Middle Ages due to Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr. The name has been borne by numerous kings, saints, and scholars throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
Lawrence has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Laurence
- Larry
International Variants
- Lorenzo (Italian)
- Laurent (French)
- Lourenço (Portuguese)
Famous people named Lawrence
Lawrence of Arabia was a British archaeologist and military officer known for his role in the Arab Revolt during World War I.
Lawrence Welk was an American bandleader and television impresario known for his long-running television show.
Lawrence Fishburne is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films like 'The Matrix' and 'Boyz n the Hood'.
Fictional characters named Lawrence
Lawrence is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', known for his involvement in the historical narrative.
Lawrence is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', serving as a classmate of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lawrence was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lawrence has ranked as high as #71 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lawrence has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lawrence (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 62 | |
TX | 46 | |
NY | 36 | |
FL | 31 | |
OH | 24 | |
MI | 24 | |
NC | 22 | |
IN | 22 | |
IL | 21 | |
VA | 19 | |
WI | 19 | |
PA | 18 | |
MO | 18 | |
GA | 16 | |
MN | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 257 |
1881 | 244 |
1882 | 287 |
1883 | 282 |
1884 | 262 |
1885 | 288 |
1886 | 331 |
1887 | 283 |
1888 | 343 |
1889 | 342 |
1890 | 372 |
1891 | 389 |
1892 | 468 |
1893 | 395 |
1894 | 430 |
1895 | 509 |
1896 | 499 |
1897 | 505 |
1898 | 533 |
1899 | 497 |
1900 | 659 |
1901 | 535 |
1902 | 598 |
1903 | 536 |
1904 | 662 |
1905 | 669 |
1906 | 717 |
1907 | 801 |
1908 | 815 |
1909 | 854 |
1910 | 1,009 |
1911 | 1,221 |
1912 | 2,467 |
1913 | 2,853 |
1914 | 3,703 |
1915 | 4,688 |
1916 | 4,742 |
1917 | 5,094 |
1918 | 5,372 |
1919 | 5,205 |
1920 | 5,727 |
1921 | 5,977 |
1922 | 5,786 |
1923 | 5,913 |
1924 | 5,775 |
1925 | 5,633 |
1926 | 5,582 |
1927 | 5,572 |
1928 | 5,596 |
1929 | 5,306 |
1930 | 5,639 |
1931 | 5,364 |
1932 | 5,295 |
1933 | 4,911 |
1934 | 5,324 |
1935 | 5,351 |
1936 | 5,341 |
1937 | 5,505 |
1938 | 5,874 |
1939 | 5,882 |
1940 | 6,173 |
1941 | 6,652 |
1942 | 7,639 |
1943 | 7,583 |
1944 | 7,129 |
1945 | 7,163 |
1946 | 8,517 |
1947 | 9,582 |
1948 | 9,768 |
1949 | 10,253 |
1950 | 10,174 |
1951 | 10,265 |
1952 | 10,302 |
1953 | 9,856 |
1954 | 9,605 |
1955 | 9,128 |
1956 | 8,898 |
1957 | 8,742 |
1958 | 7,539 |
1959 | 6,600 |
1960 | 6,378 |
1961 | 6,096 |
1962 | 5,620 |
1963 | 5,706 |
1964 | 5,453 |
1965 | 4,962 |
1966 | 4,643 |
1967 | 4,342 |
1968 | 4,097 |
1969 | 4,044 |
1970 | 3,824 |
1971 | 3,523 |
1972 | 2,823 |
1973 | 2,524 |
1974 | 2,543 |
1975 | 2,364 |
1976 | 2,250 |
1977 | 2,311 |
1978 | 2,246 |
1979 | 2,255 |
1980 | 2,173 |
1981 | 2,194 |
1982 | 2,135 |
1983 | 2,028 |
1984 | 1,868 |
1985 | 1,941 |
1986 | 1,790 |
1987 | 1,898 |
1988 | 1,861 |
1989 | 1,753 |
1990 | 1,780 |
1991 | 1,733 |
1992 | 1,616 |
1993 | 1,551 |
1994 | 1,268 |
1995 | 1,150 |
1996 | 1,116 |
1997 | 983 |
1998 | 1,040 |
1999 | 918 |
2000 | 889 |
2001 | 811 |
2002 | 794 |
2003 | 817 |
2004 | 768 |
2005 | 725 |
2006 | 728 |
2007 | 771 |
2008 | 676 |
2009 | 635 |
2010 | 583 |
2011 | 594 |
2012 | 601 |
2013 | 585 |
2014 | 639 |
2015 | 582 |
2016 | 614 |
2017 | 587 |
2018 | 579 |
2019 | 530 |
2020 | 498 |
2021 | 484 |
2022 | 541 |
2023 | 521 |
2024 | 596 |