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Laurence

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOR-uns /ˈlɒr.əns/Medium

Meaning: Laurence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town linked to laurus, 'laurel'). In English, Laurence is usually the masculine spelling (the feminine is typically Laurencia or Lauren); used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Latin name, 'from Laurentum': Laurence is usually the masculine spelling (said 'LOR-uns'). We flag the lean honestly.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningLaurence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town linked to laurus, 'laurel'). In English, Laurence is usually the masculine spelling (the feminine is typically Laurencia or Lauren); used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#16643 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518902022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laurence derives from the Latin Laurentius ('from Laurentum,' tied to laurus, 'laurel'). English usually treats Laurence as the male spelling and Lauren/Laurencia as the female forms, so its use for a girl is unusual, which we flag honestly. Classic and rare here (said 'LOR-uns').

For girls this spelling appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and boy-leaning in English.

Did you know? Laurence traces to the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum,' linked to 'laurel.' In English it's usually the masculine spelling — the feminine is Laurencia or Lauren — so for a girl we flag the lean honestly (said 'LOR-uns').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Laurence — Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum / laurel'; masculine spelling in English

Variations

LaurenLaurenciaLawrence

Nicknames

LaurieRenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laurence mean?

Laurence is Latin, 'from Laurentum' (linked to 'laurel'), from Laurentius.

How do you pronounce Laurence?

It's said LOR-uns /ˈlɒr.əns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laurence a boy or girl name?

In English Laurence is usually the masculine spelling; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Laurence?

For girls this spelling is extremely rare in the U.S.

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