Lawrence: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “from Laurentum; laurel”
- Origin
- Latin
- Say it
- LOR-uns · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
English form of Laurentius, a Roman name meaning 'from Laurentum.' By association with Latin laurus, it is often linked with the laurel tree.
How popular is Lawrence?
Babies named Lawrence in 2024607
2024 rank#509 boys
Peak year1949
Total US babies since 1880462,765
Lawrence is steady now but far below its 1949 peak.
Names like Lawrence
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Lawrence questions
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means "from Laurentum; laurel". It comes from Latin. English form of Laurentius, a Roman name meaning 'from Laurentum.' By association with Latin laurus, it is often linked with the laurel tree.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Lawrence?
607 US babies were named Lawrence in 2024. Its peak year was 1949.
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Lawrence is usually pronounced LOR-uns.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.