Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Lorence since 1912
Babies named Lorence per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Lorence is a rare variant spelling of Lawrence that saw modest use in the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, and its peak year was 1919. Since then, it has remained stable at very low frequencies. According to the Social Security Administration, the name currently ranks 9,714th, with an incidence of about 1 in 244,011 newborns. The Lorence spelling is one of several alternatives to the more common Lawrence, which itself has been a classic name for centuries. While it never gained widespread popularity, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound.
Lorence is a variant spelling of Lawrence, which comes from the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, possibly named for the Latin word laurus 'laurel'. The name was borne by Saint Lawrence, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, and became common in England after the Norman Conquest. The Lorence spelling emerged as a less common variant, especially in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loren, Ren, Larry
Sibling names for Lorence
Names that share Lorence's style, for a brother or sister.
