Laurence
Male name · ↓ Falling
19,816
Total Births
1952
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Laurence
Laurence is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 19,816 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 642 births |
| 1890s | 1,250 births |
| 1900s | 1,721 births |
| 1910s | 2,495 births |
| 1920s | 2,762 births |
| 1930s | 2,190 births |
| 1940s | 2,782 births |
| 1950s | 2,805 births |
| 1960s | 1,673 births |
| 1970s | 768 births |
| 1980s | 540 births |
| 1990s | 188 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laurence?
Laurence has been given to 19,816 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1952 with 347 births that year.
Is Laurence a boy or girl name?
Laurence is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Laurence most popular?
Laurence was most popular in 1952, when 347 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Laurence?
Laurence first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).