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Lawrence

Lawrence is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lawrence?

Recorded births named Lawrence by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	463,357 births
England & Wales since 1996	3,397 births
Ireland since 1964	369 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lawrence's popularity over time

Babies named Lawrence per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1952 (10,336/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (226/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1967 (36/yr).

When was Lawrence popular?

Lawrence reached its peak in 1952, when it was the #71 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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