Boy
Lawrence
laurel crowned
About Lawrence
Steeped in history and refined dignity, this classic choice has weathered generations while maintaining its sophisticated appeal. It represents timeless elegance and intellectual gravitas, perfect for parents who appreciate names with substance and staying power. The name suggests reliability and trustworthiness, qualities that serve well in both personal relationships and professional endeavors. Its versatility shines through various nickname possibilities, allowing a child to choose how formal or casual he wishes to present himself at different life stages. There's an inherent nobility to this name that never feels pretentious, instead offering a quiet confidence that speaks volumes. It crosses cultural boundaries with ease while remaining distinctly strong and masculine. Boys bearing this name often develop a natural sense of responsibility and leadership, perhaps inspired by the gravitas their name carries. For families seeking a name that honors tradition while remaining perpetually relevant, this stands as an exemplary choice.
Popularity of the Name Lawrence
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #65 | ||||
| 1881 | #66 | ||||
| 1882 | #63 | ||||
| 1883 | #61 | ||||
| 1884 | #71 | ||||
| 1885 | #64 | ||||
| 1886 | #57 | ||||
| 1887 | #60 | ||||
| 1888 | #61 | ||||
| 1889 | #56 | ||||
| 1890 | #52 | ||||
| 1891 | #46 | ||||
| 1892 | #44 | ||||
| 1893 | #51 | ||||
| 1894 | #49 | ||||
| 1895 | #41 | ||||
| 1896 | #46 | ||||
| 1897 | #41 | ||||
| 1898 | #44 | ||||
| 1899 | #40 | ||||
| 1900 | #40 | #62 | |||
| 1901 | #37 | #56 | |||
| 1902 | #37 | #54 | |||
| 1903 | #43 | #48 | |||
| 1904 | #38 | #49 | |||
| 1905 | #38 | #60 | |||
| 1906 | #36 | #59 | |||
| 1907 | #34 | #57 | |||
| 1908 | #35 | #56 | |||
| 1909 | #35 | #61 | |||
| 1910 | #35 | #59 | |||
| 1911 | #37 | #48 | |||
| 1912 | #38 | #48 | |||
| 1913 | #35 | #54 | |||
| 1914 | #35 | #58 | |||
| 1915 | #37 | #59 | |||
| 1916 | #38 | #52 | |||
| 1917 | #36 | #55 | |||
| 1918 | #38 | #53 | |||
| 1919 | #38 | #54 | |||
| 1920 | #36 | #55 | |||
| 1921 | #37 | #51 | |||
| 1922 | #36 | #57 | |||
| 1923 | #36 | #50 | |||
| 1924 | #36 | #62 | |||
| 1925 | #36 | #58 | |||
| 1926 | #36 | #59 | |||
| 1927 | #37 | #54 | |||
| 1928 | #38 | #54 | |||
| 1929 | #38 | #60 | |||
| 1930 | #36 | #57 | |||
| 1931 | #38 | #62 | |||
| 1932 | #35 | #66 | |||
| 1933 | #38 | #65 | |||
| 1934 | #34 | #63 | |||
| 1935 | #35 | #62 | |||
| 1936 | #37 | #70 | |||
| 1937 | #38 | #73 | |||
| 1938 | #36 | #83 | |||
| 1939 | #36 | #83 | |||
| 1940 | #36 | #76 | |||
| 1941 | #34 | #74 | |||
| 1942 | #30 | #79 | |||
| 1943 | #32 | #73 | |||
| 1944 | #32 | #93 | |||
| 1945 | #30 | #85 | |||
| 1946 | #31 | #89 | |||
| 1947 | #32 | #80 | |||
| 1948 | #31 | #89 | |||
| 1949 | #32 | #80 | |||
| 1950 | #33 | #89 | |||
| 1951 | #33 | #79 | |||
| 1952 | #35 | #88 | |||
| 1953 | #37 | #98 | |||
| 1954 | #39 | #79 | |||
| 1955 | #42 | #98 | |||
| 1956 | #42 | #98 | |||
| 1957 | #46 | #108 | |||
| 1958 | #52 | #94 | |||
| 1959 | #62 | #113 | |||
| 1960 | #64 | #109 | |||
| 1961 | #67 | #124 | |||
| 1962 | #70 | #114 | |||
| 1963 | #68 | #115 | |||
| 1964 | #68 | #142 | #121 | ||
| 1965 | #66 | #122 | #120 | ||
| 1966 | #66 | #152 | #151 | ||
| 1967 | #67 | #135 | #101 | ||
| 1968 | #67 | #146 | #113 | ||
| 1969 | #71 | #152 | #149 | ||
| 1970 | #83 | #170 | #203 | ||
| 1971 | #85 | #164 | #202 | ||
| 1972 | #101 | #160 | #178 | ||
| 1973 | #104 | #169 | #206 | ||
| 1974 | #100 | #215 | #234 | ||
| 1975 | #110 | #174 | #260 | ||
| 1976 | #113 | #145 | #250 | ||
| 1977 | #115 | #222 | #213 | ||
| 1978 | #113 | #195 | #216 | ||
| 1979 | #122 | #187 | |||
| 1980 | #129 | #231 | #203 | ||
| 1981 | #125 | #198 | #198 | ||
| 1982 | #128 | #192 | #233 | ||
| 1983 | #132 | #206 | #211 | ||
| 1984 | #143 | #191 | #302 | ||
| 1985 | #144 | #193 | #257 | ||
| 1986 | #151 | #262 | #253 | ||
| 1987 | #146 | #222 | #266 | ||
| 1988 | #150 | #181 | #228 | ||
| 1989 | #173 | #245 | #246 | ||
| 1990 | #174 | #185 | #198 | ||
| 1991 | #181 | #213 | #278 | #276 | |
| 1992 | #193 | #255 | #292 | ||
| 1993 | #196 | #202 | #326 | #318 | |
| 1994 | #236 | #297 | #322 | #364 | |
| 1995 | #248 | #256 | #320 | #349 | |
| 1996 | #256 | #327 | #246 | #347 | |
| 1997 | #285 | #169 | #230 | #368 | #396 |
| 1998 | #277 | #180 | #236 | #351 | #396 |
| 1999 | #311 | #196 | #275 | #453 | |
| 2000 | #322 | #219 | #205 | #524 | |
| 2001 | #340 | #250 | #308 | #471 | #551 |
| 2002 | #345 | #289 | #350 | #536 | #448 |
| 2003 | #341 | #280 | #323 | #476 | #575 |
| 2004 | #362 | #297 | #361 | #417 | #520 |
| 2005 | #395 | #316 | #508 | ||
| 2006 | #406 | #304 | #294 | #574 | |
| 2007 | #392 | #385 | #312 | #583 | #633 |
| 2008 | #429 | #358 | #652 | #630 | |
| 2009 | #441 | #405 | #348 | #693 | |
| 2010 | #457 | #384 | #373 | #588 | #724 |
| 2011 | #453 | #401 | #262 | #671 | |
| 2012 | #452 | #437 | #390 | #537 | |
| 2013 | #476 | #431 | #670 | #508 | |
| 2014 | #460 | #421 | #333 | #491 | |
| 2015 | #499 | #390 | #406 | #593 | |
| 2016 | #493 | #432 | #327 | #578 | |
| 2017 | #494 | #408 | #388 | #545 | |
| 2018 | #498 | #504 | #415 | #649 | |
| 2019 | #535 | #491 | #545 | ||
| 2020 | #563 | #581 | #696 | ||
| 2021 | #580 | #562 | #642 | ||
| 2022 | #550 | #514 | #357 | #589 | |
| 2023 | #558 | #543 | #856 | #567 | |
| 2024 | #508 | #640 | #596 | ||
| 2025 | #520 | #561 | #309 | #910 | #481 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lawrence
Names Similar to Lawrence
Nicknames for Lawrence
- Larry
- Laz
- Ren
- Lawrie
Famous People Named Lawrence
| Lawrence of Arabia | British archaeologist and military officer |
| Lawrence Taylor | American football player |
| Lawrence Fishburne | American actor |
| Lawrence Block | American author |
| Lawrence Bender | American film producer |
| Lawrence Kasdan | American filmmaker |
| Lawrence Welk | American musician and television personality |
| Lawrence Durrell | British novelist |
| Lawrence Lessig | American academic and political activist |
| Lawrence O'Donnell | American television host |
| Lawrence Summers | American economist |
| Lawrence Ferlinghetti | American poet |
| Lawrence Gonzi | Former Prime Minister of Malta |
| Lawrence Krauss | American physicist |
| Lawrence Sullivan Ross | American politician and Confederate general |
| Lawrence Makoare | New Zealand actor |
| Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | American actor |
| Lawrence Wong | Singaporean actor |
| Lawrence Stroll | Canadian billionaire |
Characters Named Lawrence
| Lawrence "Larry" Talbot | The Wolf Man |
| Lawrence Kutner | House M.D |
| Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen | The Goonies |
| Lawrence Limburger | Biker Mice from Mars |
| Lawrence Fletcher | Phineas and Ferb |
| Lawrence "Larry" Daley | Night at the Museum |
| Lawrence "Larry" Underwood | The Stand |
| Lawrence "Larry" Croft | Tomb Raider |
| Lawrence "Larry" Johnson | Blue's Clues |
| Lawrence "Larry" Koopa | Super Mario series |
| Lawrence "Larry" Butz | Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney |
| Lawrence "Larry" the Cucumber | VeggieTales |
| Lawrence Pritchard Waterhouse | Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson |
| Lawrence "Larry" Murphy | Dear Evan Hansen |
| Lawrence "Larry" Bloom | Orange Is the New Black |
| Lawrence "Larry" Zerner | Friday the 13th Part III |
| Lawrence "Larry" the Lobster | SpongeBob SquarePants |
| Lawrence "Larry" Needlemeyer | Regular Show |
| Lawrence "Larry" the Rat | Mamma Mia! |
| Lawrence "Larry" Black | Life with Larry |