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The name Lawrence has its roots in Latin, specifically from 'Laurentius', meaning 'from Laurentum' and associated with laurel trees. It evolved through various forms including Laurence in Old French before becoming Lawrence in English. The name signifies honor and victory. It has biblical relevance through Saint Lawrence, a martyr, and gained popularity in the Middle Ages. Today, it carries a traditional and sophisticated image and has notable figures such as Lawrence of Arabia and D.H. Lawrence.

The name Lawrence is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lawrence has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lawrence' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 37th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 37th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 43rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 93rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 173rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 373rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 520th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1548th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1472nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2160th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2906th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6175th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32148th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13987th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lawrence' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.