Total births
21
Unisex name · since 1921
Lawrene
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Lawrene, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1921–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Lawrene is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 21 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lawrene has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1969.
- 21 total births
- 1921–1969 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Lawrene since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1969.
- 21
- total births
- 1921–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Lawrene was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
6 babies were named Lawrene in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lawrene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lawrene splits its recorded history at 1961: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lawrene at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Lawrene popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1969
- Peak year (1921)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Lawrene popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1958 (Lawrene as girls' name)
Lawrene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lawrene's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Lawrene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 10 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lawrene? ▼
Lawrene has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1969. 6 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Lawrene most popular? ▼
Lawrene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Is Lawrene a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lawrene is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 21 births, and as a girl's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Lawrene been used? ▼
Records for Lawrene go back to 1921, giving 49 years of history through 1969.
What names are similar to Lawrene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lawrence, Lawson, Lawerence, Lawton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Lawrene
Nearby Names Like Lawrene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lawrene
Lawrence Boy
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Lawson Boy
#415 18,533 births
Lawerence Boy
4,818 births
Lawton Boy
#3165 2,861 births
Lawrance Boy
2,637 births
Compare Lawrene side by side: Lawrene vs Lawrence Lawrene vs Lawson Lawrene vs Lawerence
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–1969 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lawrene: Baby Name Since 1921 - 21 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lawrene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lawrene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.