How Many People Are Named Lawrence?
462,765
people in the United States are named Lawrence
1 in 723 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#146
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1381%
Of US population
Peak Year
1952
10,336 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LAW-rəns
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Variant of LAURENCE (1). This spelling of the name is now more common than Laurence in the English-speaking world, probably because Lawrence is the usual spelling of the surname. The surname was borne by the author and poet D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930), as well as the revolutionary T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935), who was known as Lawrence of Arabia.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
53,769
California
30,925
Pennsylvania
30,394
Illinois
29,683
Michigan
24,476
Ohio
24,127
Texas
16,597
Massachusetts
15,947
New Jersey
15,188
Missouri
11,701
💡 Fun Facts About "Lawrence"
- 607 babies were named Lawrence in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1952
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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