Total births
70
Boys' name · since 1917
Lawrnce
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 70 babies named Lawrnce, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 70
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
70 boys have been named Lawrnce since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lawrnce recorded 70 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1964.
- 70 total births
- 1917–1964 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
70 boys have been named Lawrnce since 1917, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1964.
- 70
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lawrnce was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
8 babies were named Lawrnce in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Lawrnce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lawrnce's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lawrnce at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Lawrnce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1964
- Peak year (1950)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Lawrnce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lawrnce's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lawrnce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
16 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 25 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lawrnce? ▼
70 babies have been named Lawrnce since 1917. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1950 with 8 births.
When was Lawrnce most popular? ▼
Lawrnce was most popular in the 1950s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
How long has the name Lawrnce been used? ▼
Records for Lawrnce go back to 1917, giving 48 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Lawrnce? ▼
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.
What to do with Lawrnce's data
- Lawrnce's decade-level peak was the 1950s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lawrnce
Nearby Names Like Lawrnce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lawrnce
Lawrence Boy
#508 461,170 births
Lawson Boy
#415 18,533 births
Lawerence Boy
4,818 births
Lawton Boy
#3165 2,861 births
Lawrance Boy
2,637 births
Compare Lawrnce side by side: Lawrnce vs Lawrence Lawrnce vs Lawson Lawrnce vs Lawerence
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1917–1964 (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. "Lawrnce: Baby Name Since 1917 - 70 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lawrnce. 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 Lawrnce 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 June 2026.