Holding steady.
Popularity of Larance since 1916
Babies named Larance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larance is a seldom-seen variant of Lawrence that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. Its peak popularity came in 1920, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable but extremely low level of use through the latest year of data, 2025. While no states recorded enough Larances to appear on public lists, its historical pattern aligns with traditional English masculine names that enjoyed modest use in the early 20th century.
Larance is most likely a variant spelling of Lawrence, a name derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy) or 'crowned with laurel'. The name Lawrence has been in use in England since the Middle Ages, brought by the Normans. Larance appears sporadically in U.S. records starting in the early 20th century, likely as a respelling to reflect a specific pronunciation or to add distinction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Larry, Lance
Sibling names for Larance
Names that share Larance's style, for a brother or sister.
