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

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 75.6 years old

Young (<30) 22,708
4.9%
Adult (30–60) 81,136
17.5%
Senior (>60) 358,921
77.6%

📈 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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