Lawrence
Male name · ↓ Falling
227,676
Total Births
1950
Peak Year
#556
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lawrence
Lawrence is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 227,676 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 6,210 births |
| 1890s | 10,506 births |
| 1900s | 15,137 births |
| 1910s | 24,223 births |
| 1920s | 27,407 births |
| 1930s | 24,829 births |
| 1940s | 33,602 births |
| 1950s | 37,143 births |
| 1960s | 20,410 births |
| 1970s | 10,621 births |
| 1980s | 7,647 births |
| 1990s | 5,102 births |
| 2000s | 2,832 births |
| 2010s | 1,501 births |
| 2020s | 506 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lawrence?
Lawrence has been given to 227,676 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1950 with 4,362 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #556.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lawrence most popular?
Lawrence was most popular in 1950, when 4,362 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lawrence?
Lawrence first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).