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Lawrence is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Laurence. This spelling of the name is now more common than Laurence in the English-speaking world, probably because Lawrence is the usual spelling of the surname." It ranked #520 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Laurence. This spelling of the name is now more common than Laurence in the English-speaking world, probably because Lawrence is the usual spelling of the surname. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lawrence ranked #520 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #520 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lawrence a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Laurence.
Is Lawrence a popular name?
Lawrence ranked #520 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lawrence a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lawrence appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lawrence — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
