Lawerence
Lawerence is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lawerence is a variant spelling of Lawrence, which stems from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Laurentum was an ancient Roman city celebrated for its laurel trees, which were ancient symbols of wisdom and victory. Although Lawrence and Laurence are the primary spellings, Lawerence has a long record of usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,818 babies in the United States have been named Lawerence since 1880. It ranks #1766 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (13.5 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- MI (12.6 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 441 |
| 1920-1930 | 730 |
| 1930-1940 | 732 |
| 1940-1950 | 861 |
| 1950-1960 | 957 |
| 1960-1970 | 416 |
| 1970-1980 | 210 |
| 1980-1990 | 163 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 57 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Larry, Lawrie
Fun facts
- Lawerence represents an alternate phonetic spelling of the classic name Lawrence that saw peak usage in early-to-mid 20th-century U.S. birth records.
- The root of the name refers to the bay laurel, an evergreen tree associated with honor and distinction in Classical antiquity.