Lawrence
Boy name · #518 in 2025 · Uniqueness 51/100
In 2025, 578 baby boys were named Lawrence, placing it at #518 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #499, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,114 boys born in 2025 was named Lawrence.
The 145-year story
Lawrence first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 257 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1952, when 10,302 boys were named Lawrence — good for #35 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Lawrence per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Lawrence in class?
Lawrence scores 51 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Lawrence is most common
Geography matters for names, and Lawrence is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Lawrences were CA (57), TX (51), NY (36), MI (25), OH (25). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Lawrence
Statistically, parents drawn to Lawrence tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Laurence, Terrence, Lance, Bruce, and Lee.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lawrence | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 578 | #518 |
| 2024 | 600 | #508 |
| 2023 | 521 | #558 |
| 2022 | 541 | #548 |
| 2021 | 484 | #580 |
| 2020 | 498 | #562 |
| 2019 | 530 | #535 |
| 2018 | 579 | #497 |
| 2017 | 587 | #492 |
| 2016 | 614 | #493 |
| 2015 | 582 | #499 |
| 2014 | 639 | #460 |
| 2013 | 585 | #474 |
| 2012 | 601 | #452 |
| 2011 | 595 | #453 |
| 2010 | 583 | #457 |
| 2009 | 636 | #441 |
| 2008 | 676 | #429 |
| 2007 | 772 | #392 |
| 2006 | 728 | #406 |
| 2005 | 725 | #395 |
| 2004 | 768 | #362 |
| 2003 | 817 | #341 |
| 2002 | 794 | #345 |
| 2001 | 811 | #339 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence a popular boy name?
Lawrence ranked #518 among boys in 2025 with 578 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #499.
When was the name Lawrence most popular?
Lawrence peaked in 1952, when 10,302 American boys received the name (ranked #35 that year). Since 1952 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Lawrence?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,114 newborn American boys was named Lawrence. It scores 51/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.