Lawrence
Peaked at #30 nationally in 1942, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lawrence has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lawrence — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1166
in 1927
Current rank
#9254
in 2024
Years tracked
105
1890–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1890, Lawrence reached its peak popularity for girls in 1927, ranking #1166 nationally with 44 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #15712 (2014) to #9254 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Lawrence ranks #9254 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,254 | 11 |
| 2023 | #8,749 | 12 |
| 2022 | #16,649 | 5 |
| 2021 | #10,749 | 9 |
| 2020 | #9,957 | 10 |
| 2019 | #14,800 | 6 |
| 2017 | #17,303 | 5 |
| 2014 | #15,712 | 6 |
Lawrence — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#30
in 1942
Current rank
#509
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lawrence reached its peak popularity for boys in 1942, ranking #30 nationally with 7,639 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #460 (2014) to #509 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Lawrence ranks #509 nationally for boys, with 596 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #509 | 596 |
| 2023 | #558 | 521 |
| 2022 | #549 | 541 |
| 2021 | #578 | 484 |
| 2020 | #563 | 498 |
| 2019 | #535 | 530 |
| 2018 | #497 | 579 |
| 2017 | #494 | 587 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lawrence most popular?
Lawrence was most popular in 1942, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lawrence becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lawrence?
At least 462,765 babies have been recorded with the name Lawrence in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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