Laurance
Laurance is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Laurance is a spelling variant of Laurence or Lawrence, derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. It has a long historical presence in the English-speaking world, though it is now relatively rare in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,932 babies in the United States have been named Laurance since 1880. It ranks #2927 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (45.1 %)
- CA (42.1 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
- PA (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 151 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 251 |
| 1940-1950 | 368 |
| 1950-1960 | 362 |
| 1960-1970 | 220 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Laurance
- Laurance Rockefeller: Philanthropist, Conservationist
Nicknames
Laurie, Larry, Lark
Fun facts
- Laurance is an uncommon alternative spelling to the standard Laurence or Lawrence variants.
- The name ultimately derives from Laurentum, an ancient Roman city known for its laurel groves.