Laurence

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“crowned with laurel” — Latin

—2024 rank
1952peak year
38,341babies named Laurence since 1880
▲ +8%5-year trend

Laurence popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 195218801920196020002024

What does Laurence mean?

From Latin Laurentius, 'man of Laurentum', a city name linked to the laurel. Borne by Saint Lawrence, martyred in Rome.

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

Names like Laurence

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rare · peak 1956

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