Lawrance
Every Lawrance since 1889 — 2,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lawrance
Lawrance is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1889, 2,637 American babies have been named Lawrance. Its peak came in 1950, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lawrance stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lawrance year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,295 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,454 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,236 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,563 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,666 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,695 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,508 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,206 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,567 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,369 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,540 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,140 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,261 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,176 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,367 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,125 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,974 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,908 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,328 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,597 |
| 1965 | 34 | #1,328 |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,221 |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,050 |
| 1950 | 71 | #811 |
| 1945 | 53 | #862 |
| 1940 | 31 | #1,224 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,568 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,482 |
| 1925 | 18 | #1,907 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,446 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,749 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,263 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,337 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lawrance in 2025?
Lawrance did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lawrance?
2,637 babies have been named Lawrance in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lawrance most popular?
Lawrance peaked in 1950, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Lawrance a boy or girl name?
Lawrance is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lawrance rising or falling?
Lawrance is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.