gender neutral
Laurence
laurel-crowned
About Laurence
Traditional yet versatile, Laurence stands as a pillar of classic naming conventions while remaining thoroughly usable today. This name brings literary and historical associations, connecting your son to centuries of notable bearers. The formal spelling with "ence" adds distinction and sophistication compared to alternative versions. Laurence offers nickname flexibility—Larry, Lance, Ren, or simply keeping the full version—allowing for personal expression as he matures. It's a name that commands respect in professional settings while never feeling stuffy or outdated. Parents who choose Laurence often value time-tested choices that have proven their staying power. The name suggests education, thoughtfulness, and substance, qualities that serve well regardless of career path or life direction chosen.
Popularity of the Name Laurence
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #347 | ||||
| 1881 | #310 | ||||
| 1882 | #368 | ||||
| 1883 | #315 | ||||
| 1884 | #366 | ||||
| 1885 | #293 | ||||
| 1886 | #261 | ||||
| 1887 | #315 | ||||
| 1888 | #287 | ||||
| 1889 | #308 | ||||
| 1890 | #268 | ||||
| 1891 | #258 | ||||
| 1892 | #268 | ||||
| 1893 | #237 | ||||
| 1894 | #258 | ||||
| 1895 | #232 | ||||
| 1896 | #236 | ||||
| 1897 | #206 | ||||
| 1898 | #201 | ||||
| 1899 | #209 | ||||
| 1900 | #220 | #71 | |||
| 1901 | #224 | #95 | |||
| 1902 | #212 | #71 | |||
| 1903 | #202 | #82 | |||
| 1904 | #217 | #76 | |||
| 1905 | #218 | #99 | |||
| 1906 | #218 | #93 | |||
| 1907 | #230 | #79 | |||
| 1908 | #217 | #80 | |||
| 1909 | #234 | #83 | |||
| 1910 | #219 | #67 | |||
| 1911 | #233 | #81 | |||
| 1912 | #204 | #98 | |||
| 1913 | #209 | #65 | |||
| 1914 | #214 | #77 | |||
| 1915 | #222 | #109 | |||
| 1916 | #227 | #89 | |||
| 1917 | #222 | #88 | |||
| 1918 | #222 | #80 | |||
| 1919 | #227 | #74 | |||
| 1920 | #228 | #113 | |||
| 1921 | #223 | #69 | |||
| 1922 | #230 | #68 | |||
| 1923 | #241 | #74 | |||
| 1924 | #238 | #67 | |||
| 1925 | #239 | #74 | |||
| 1926 | #221 | #75 | |||
| 1927 | #228 | #75 | |||
| 1928 | #229 | #71 | |||
| 1929 | #217 | #86 | |||
| 1930 | #226 | #83 | |||
| 1931 | #228 | #79 | |||
| 1932 | #244 | #89 | |||
| 1933 | #255 | #72 | |||
| 1934 | #236 | #89 | |||
| 1935 | #261 | #88 | |||
| 1936 | #258 | #83 | |||
| 1937 | #254 | #97 | |||
| 1938 | #246 | #109 | |||
| 1939 | #220 | #100 | |||
| 1940 | #211 | #113 | |||
| 1941 | #244 | #100 | |||
| 1942 | #219 | #84 | |||
| 1943 | #225 | #84 | |||
| 1944 | #233 | #116 | |||
| 1945 | #227 | #106 | |||
| 1946 | #224 | #92 | |||
| 1947 | #232 | #88 | |||
| 1948 | #233 | #93 | |||
| 1949 | #226 | #84 | |||
| 1950 | #227 | #86 | |||
| 1951 | #229 | #92 | |||
| 1952 | #231 | #124 | |||
| 1953 | #250 | #105 | |||
| 1954 | #264 | #108 | |||
| 1955 | #284 | #99 | |||
| 1956 | #288 | #106 | |||
| 1957 | #308 | #135 | |||
| 1958 | #331 | #151 | |||
| 1959 | #341 | #135 | |||
| 1960 | #344 | #155 | |||
| 1961 | #338 | #142 | |||
| 1962 | #342 | #113 | |||
| 1963 | #346 | #155 | |||
| 1964 | #364 | #154 | #48 | ||
| 1965 | #411 | #165 | #52 | ||
| 1966 | #406 | #160 | #49 | ||
| 1967 | #407 | #195 | #58 | ||
| 1968 | #429 | #210 | #48 | ||
| 1969 | #448 | #170 | #58 | ||
| 1970 | #466 | #241 | #70 | ||
| 1971 | #529 | #219 | #64 | ||
| 1972 | #543 | #242 | #74 | ||
| 1973 | #554 | #75 | |||
| 1974 | #588 | #292 | #83 | ||
| 1975 | #608 | #263 | #95 | ||
| 1976 | #622 | #225 | #96 | ||
| 1977 | #674 | #238 | #85 | ||
| 1978 | #714 | #236 | #86 | ||
| 1979 | #695 | #200 | #88 | ||
| 1980 | #683 | #250 | #84 | ||
| 1981 | #668 | #255 | #102 | ||
| 1982 | #679 | #107 | |||
| 1983 | #748 | #282 | #102 | ||
| 1984 | #707 | #271 | #111 | ||
| 1985 | #759 | #244 | #117 | ||
| 1986 | #831 | #296 | #109 | ||
| 1987 | #872 | #326 | #109 | ||
| 1988 | #931 | #102 | |||
| 1989 | #825 | #225 | #120 | ||
| 1990 | #932 | #129 | |||
| 1991 | #990 | #253 | #125 | #516 | |
| 1992 | #968 | #116 | #472 | ||
| 1995 | #995 | #166 | #501 | ||
| 1997 | #175 | #150 | |||
| 1998 | #199 | #339 | #218 | ||
| 1999 | #181 | #212 | |||
| 2000 | #209 | #218 | |||
| 2001 | #319 | #248 | |||
| 2002 | #287 | #231 | |||
| 2003 | #312 | #286 | |||
| 2004 | #325 | #221 | |||
| 2005 | #396 | #244 | |||
| 2006 | #380 | #462 | |||
| 2007 | #403 | #303 | |||
| 2008 | #389 | #429 | |||
| 2009 | #443 | #378 | |||
| 2010 | #364 | #390 | |||
| 2011 | #413 | #319 | |||
| 2012 | #415 | #480 | |||
| 2013 | #403 | #411 | |||
| 2014 | #379 | #355 | |||
| 2015 | #402 | #587 | |||
| 2016 | #436 | #435 | |||
| 2017 | #406 | #310 | |||
| 2018 | #453 | #351 | |||
| 2019 | #481 | #467 | |||
| 2020 | #431 | #574 | |||
| 2021 | #444 | #386 | |||
| 2022 | #529 | #471 | |||
| 2023 | #431 | #406 | |||
| 2024 | #426 | #599 | |||
| 2025 | #422 | ||||
| 1993 | #201 | #130 | #634 | ||
| 1994 | #140 | #541 | |||
| 1996 | #136 | #966 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Laurence
Names Similar to Laurence
Nicknames for Laurence
- Larry
- Loz
- Laurie
- Laur
Famous People Named Laurence
| Laurence Olivier | Renowned British actor and director |
| Laurence Fishburne | American actor |
| Laurence Binyon | English poet and scholar |
| Laurence Sterne | Irish novelist and clergyman |
| Laurence Tribe | American legal scholar |
| Laurence Tureaud | Mr. T - American actor and former professional wrestler |
| Laurence Harvey | Lithuanian-born British actor |
| Laurence Durrell | British novelist and poet |
| Laurence Luckinbill | American actor |
| Laurence J. Peter | Canadian educator and author |
| Laurence Canter | American lawyer and Internet pioneer |
| Laurence Gonzales | American author |
| Laurence Manning | Canadian science fiction author |
| Laurence Yep | American children's and young adult author |
| Laurence Doherty | British tennis player and Olympic gold medalist |
| Laurence Maroney | American football player |
| Laurence Courtois | Belgian tennis player |
| Laurence Baldauff | German opera singer |
| Laurence Gomila | French rugby player |
| Laurence Sigler | American mathematician |
Characters Named Laurence
| Laurence "Laurie" Laurence | From Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" |
| Laurence Dominic | From the TV show "Dollhouse" |
| Laurence Endersen | From Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens" |
| Laurence van der Haar | From Agatha Christie's "The Sittaford Mystery" |
| Laurence Vance | From Stephen King's "Revival" |
| Laurence Fife | From Sue Grafton's "A is for Alibi" |
| Laurence Stone | From J.D. Salinger's "Franny and Zooey" |
| Laurence Darling | From A. S. Byatt's "Possession" |
| Laurence O'Keefe | From the musical "Heathers" |
| Laurence Pritchard Waterhouse | From Neal Stephenson's "Cryptonomicon" |
| Laurence Borden | From Patricia Cornwell's "Postmortem" |
| Laurence Freemantle | From Ken Follett's "The Pillars of the Earth" |
| Laurence Sterne | A character in Edward St. Aubyn's "At Last" |
| Laurence Boy | From Carson McCullers' "Reflections in a Golden Eye" |
| Laurence Jaeger | From Tom Wolfe's "A Man in Full" |
| Laurence J. Katzenberg | From Tom Robbins' "Jitterbug Perfume" |
| Laurence Perrin | From Richard Adams' "The Girl in a Swing" |
| Laurence Aberforth | From John Grisham's "The Summons" |
| Laurence Hunter | From Ian Fleming's James Bond series |
| Laurence van Erp | From Tracy Chevalier's "The Lady and the Unicorn" |