Laurence
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Laurence
Lawrence is the dominant spelling in the US, but in the UK Laurence and Lawrence are given in almost equal numbers each year, often with the adorable nickname Laurie or Lawrie. British actor Sir Laurence Olivier is a famous bearer.
Laurence for boys#1747 US
There have been several saints with the name Laurence, which account for its historic popularity in the Christian world. Nowadays, it's an underused classic with a warm, distinguished appeal.
Laurence for girls#16263 US
A feminine form in France, this boyish choice could make a fresh alternative to Lauren or Laura -- or be an inventive way to honor Grandpa Larry.
Pronounced LOR-ens.
As of October 2026, Laurence ranked #1747 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #201 in 1898, Nameberry popularity #427.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,264 | 59 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,249 | 60 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,354 | 56 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,991 | 72 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,250 | 61 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,277 | 61 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,989 | 72 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,265 | 62 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,540 | 54 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,137 | 68 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,196 | 66 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,747 | 93 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Laurence for boys
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Famous Laurences
- Laurence Kerr OlivierBoy
Baron Olivier, English actor
- Laurence SterneBoy
Anglo,Irish novelist
- Laurence John Fishburne IIIBoy
American actor
- Laurence Eugene "Lon" MyersBoy
American world,record,setting runner
- Laurence George "Laurie" MainBoy
Australian actor
- Laurence Tureaud aka Mr. T.Boy
American actor
- Laurence Paul FoxBoy
English actor
- (Laurence) Kim PeekBoy
American savant and was inspiration for movie "Rain Man"
- Laurence Harvey (born Zvi Mosheh Skikne)Boy
Lithuanian actor
- (Robert) Laurence BinyonBoy
English poet
- Laurence LeavyBoy
American Lawyer, better known as the Marlins Man
- Laurence LeboeufGirl
Canadian actress
- Laurence RochatGirl
Swiss skier
- Laurence Fournier BeaudryGirl
Canadian ice dancer who competes for Denmark
- Laurence TubianaGirl
French economist and diplomat
- Laurence BasseGirl
French former model and fashion designer ("Project Runway")
- Mary Laurence "Lauren" HuttonGirl
American model
Laurence in pop culture
- Theodore "Laurie" LaurenceBoy
character in "Little Women"
- Laurence DominicBoy
character on TV's Dollhouse
- LaurenceBoy
character in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling