Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawarence since 1922
Babies named Lawarence per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lawarence's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawarence is a variant spelling of Lawrence that saw modest use in the United States during the early 20th century. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1922 and reached its peak year in 1934, reflecting the popularity of the standard Lawrence at that time. Since then, its usage has been very low, with the trajectory remaining stable at a minimal level. Because Lawarence never ranked in the top 1000, data on its frequency per 1 million births is unavailable, and it has no recorded top states. As a spelling variant, Lawarence carries the same Latin-derived meaning as Lawrence, 'from Laurentum,' and shares its associations with Saint Lawrence. While the variant has never been common, its existence underlines the historical flexibility in English name spellings during periods when Lawrence was a more frequent choice.
Lawarence is a variant spelling of Lawrence, derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city possibly named for laurel trees). The name was borne by early Christian saints, notably Saint Lawrence, a deacon martyred in 258 AD. It came into widespread use in England after the Norman Conquest, was sometimes used as a surname, and became a standard English given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Larry, Laurie, Ren
Sibling names for Lawarence
Names that share Lawarence's style, for a brother or sister.
