The name Lawrence is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "from Laurentium or bay laurel".

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The name Lawrence peaked for girls at #1166 in 1927. Lawrence is also used for boys, ranking #520 in 2025.

The name Lawrence is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "from Laurentium or bay laurel".

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Lawrence has survived from Roman times, when Laurentium was a city noted for its laurel trees (the laurel is a symbol of wisdom and achievement). It was in the Top 50 from the 1890s through the 1950s and the Top 100 for decades longer, always among the most popular <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/boys-names/l">boys' names starting with L</a>, but Lawrence is now used less for babies than Landon or Lorenzo. 
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Nickname Lauro perks it up while Larry feels terminally dated. Loren and Laurie make it more unisex. The Laurence spelling was popularized by Sir Laurence Olivier and is also attached to fellow actor Laurence Fishburne.

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The name Lawrence is currently ranked #520 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #30 in 1942. The name is most popular in LAWRENCE, LAWRENCE, and LAWRENCE. Lawrence is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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