FIRST NAME
Laurence
Laurence is the 673rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 21,587 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,165 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #673 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #428
2020 CENSUS
21,587
living · #673
BABIES NAMED LAURENCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202593
As a male name, Laurence peaked in 1952, when 845 babies were named Laurence (the #231 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #6,732 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,629
2020 CENSUS
1,165
living · #6,732
BABIES NAMED LAURENCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1890–2025
20255
As a female name, Laurence peaked in 1925, when 18 babies were named Laurence (the #2155 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)