Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawrie since 1951
Babies named Lawrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawrie is a diminutive of Lawrence that has seen steady but sparse use in the United States. The name first appeared in records in 1951 and reached its highest popularity in 1962, during a period when nicknames as given names were fashionable. Since then, its usage has remained stable but infrequent, with no data for recent rank or frequency (1-in-N is null). Lawrie has been used predominantly for girls in the U.S., though its root name Lawrence remains masculine. Top states for the name are not recorded, indicating broad but low distribution. The name carries a vintage charm, pairing a friendly sound with a connection to the laurel wreath, a classic symbol of victory.
Lawrie is a Scottish and English diminutive of Lawrence, itself derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in Italy, likely named for laurel trees). The name Lawrence has been used since the Middle Ages, and Lawrie emerged as a pet form, particularly in Scotland. It gained popularity in the 20th century, often given to girls, though historically it was a masculine nickname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Law, Lolly
Sibling names for Lawrie
Names that share Lawrie's style, for a brother or sister.
