Larence
Larence is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Larence is a masculine name originating as a variant spelling of Laurence or Lawrence, derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. Etymologically connected to the ancient Italian city of Laurentum, it carries associations with laurel leaves. In the United States, it is a rare historic variant with low overall usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,096 babies in the United States have been named Larence since 1880. It ranks #3593 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (30.9 %)
- AR (20 %)
- NC (18.2 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 276 |
| 1930-1940 | 208 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Larry, Lawrie, Ren
Fun facts
- The root name originally denoted someone from Laurentum, a city named after its laurel groves.
- Larence developed historically as a streamlined phonetic spelling of Laurence or Lawrence.