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Lawrence
Pronounced LOR-ens /ˈlɔr.əns/High
Meaning: From the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town of laurel trees), connoting 'crowned with laurel; victorious'; overwhelmingly a boys' name, recorded here for a girlLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lawrence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town of laurel trees), connoting 'crowned with laurel; victorious'. Overwhelmingly a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'LOR-ens').
In the U.S. it is almost entirely a boys' name; this girls' use is very unusual. Rare for a girl, crowned-with-laurel at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence is Latin — 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), 'crowned with laurel'. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl. Girls' kin include Lauren and Laurel.
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
It's said LOR-ens /ˈlɔr.əns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use as a girl's name.
How popular is Lawrence?
Lawrence is common for boys but extremely rare for girls.