Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawernce since 1912
Babies named Lawernce per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lawernce's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 164 |
| 1940s | 212 |
| 1950s | 244 |
| 1960s | 114 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawernce is an uncommon variant spelling of Lawrence, recorded as early as 1912 in U.S. births. While its rank remains unavailable for 2025, its usage has been minimal; the peak year was 1919, when it likely appeared in small numbers. The name has remained stable in trajectory, never achieving widespread popularity. No top states are associated with this spelling, suggesting scattered use. As a variant, Lawernce shares the etymological roots of Lawrence but lacks the historical continuity, making it a rare choice primarily seen in early 20th-century records.
Lawernce is a rare spelling variant of Lawrence, itself derived from the Latin Laurentius ('of Laurentum'), a city name possibly related to laurus ('laurel'). The name was borne by Saint Lawrence, a 3rd-century Roman deacon and martyr, which led to widespread use across Christian Europe. The Lawernce spelling likely emerged as a phonetic or typographical variant in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Law, Larry, Laurie
Sibling names for Lawernce
Names that share Lawernce's style, for a brother or sister.
