Laurence
- Pronunciation
- [Lau-rence]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Place Of Laurel Trees.
- Origin
- English
Laurence Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 39,627 baby boys have been named Laurence. The name peaked in 1952 with 845 US births that year (rank #231). In 2024, ranked #2196 nationally — 1,965 places below its 1952 peak.
Top States for Laurence
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Laurence births are: New York (5,560), California (3,678), Illinois (2,431).
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8-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Laurence's exact length and starting letter: La Reina, La Verne, Lachesis, Lachlann, Ladislav.
Quick Facts About Laurence
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Famous People Named Laurence
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Laurence.
- Laurence Olivier is known for his memorable roles in Shakespearean plays of the 20th century.
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Compare Laurence to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Laurence against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).