Holding steady.
Popularity of Larnce since 1914
Babies named Larnce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larnce is a rare spelling variant of Laurence that saw its highest recorded usage in 1922, with 5 boys given the name that year. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1914. The name has remained extremely uncommon ever since, with no consistent usage in any state. Larnce reflects a phonetic respelling trend of the early 20th century, similar to other "-arnce" variants. Today, it remains a curiosity, likely chosen by families with a connection to the traditional name but a preference for a distinctive spelling.
Larnce is a modern English variant of the name Laurence, itself the English form of the Latin Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient Roman city, possibly named for the laurel plant (Laurus nobilis). The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, but the variant Larnce appears only sporadically in U.S. records, mostly in the early 20th century. It likely arose as a phonetic respelling, reflecting a common pronunciation of Laurence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Larry, Larn
Sibling names for Larnce
Names that share Larnce's style, for a brother or sister.
