Lawrance Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lawrance is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'laurel'. It evolved from Laurentius in Latin to Lawrence in Old French and then to Lawrance in Middle English. The name is associated with victory and honor, largely due to its connection with Saint Lawrence. It has maintained a classic appeal with notable historical and cultural significance.
The name Lawrance is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lawrance has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lawrance' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1194th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1044th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1860th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3940th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8324th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15888th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lawrance' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lawrance"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔːrəns/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lawrance is derived from the Latin name 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy known for its laurel trees, which were symbols of victory and honor.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Laurentius (Latin), Lawrence (Old French), Lawrance (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Lawrence gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr, which contributed to its use in various forms across Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Lawrence, Laurence, Larry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Lawrance is viewed as a classic and somewhat formal name. It carries connotations of strength and honor, often associated with distinguished individuals.
Famous People
Lawrence of Arabia (T.E. Lawrence), Lawrence Welk, Lawrence Fishburne
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lawrance"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lawrance"
"Lawrance" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1678th of 7545 | 328 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1194th of 6773 | 599 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1044th of 7552 | 974 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1860th of 10718 | 382 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3940th of 16616 | 206 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8324th of 24088 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15888th of 23106 | 23 |
Regional Popularity of "Lawrance" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
91.55% 2166th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.27% 839th/1546 |
- |
75.65% 1780th/2353 |
64.71% 1001st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.76% 841st/2227 |
42.96% 1044th/2430 |
63.27% 1805th/2853 |
30.77% 854th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
60.83% 2140th/3518 |
34.08% 1378th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lawrance" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lawrance"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lawrance" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.