Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawrance since 1889
Babies named Lawrance per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lawrance's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 127 |
| 1920s | 245 |
| 1930s | 300 |
| 1940s | 453 |
| 1950s | 567 |
| 1960s | 362 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawrance is an uncommon spelling of the classic name Lawrence. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, which also marks its peak year of usage, though the number of births that year was very small. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating a consistently rare choice. Its trajectory remains stable, with occasional use but no significant rise or fall. While no top states have recorded notable usage, the variant Lawrence has been far more common, especially in the early 20th century. Lawrance offers a distinctive twist on a traditional name, appealing to parents seeking a less familiar spelling.
Lawrance is a spelling variant of Lawrence, which derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient Roman city whose name is associated with laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor. The name has been in use in England since the Middle Ages, often in honor of Saint Lawrence, a 3rd-century deacon martyred in Rome.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lawrie, Larry, Laurie, Ren
Sibling names for Lawrance
Names that share Lawrance's style, for a brother or sister.
