Lawernce
Lawernce is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lawernce is a rare spelling variant of the classic English name Lawrence, which originates from the Latin name Laurentius. The name historically referred to someone from Laurentum, an ancient Italian city associated with laurel trees. In the United States, it is an uncommon vintage variant with historical birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,050 babies in the United States have been named Lawernce since 1880. It ranks #3635 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (61.5 %)
- CA (19.2 %)
- LA (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 140 |
| 1930-1940 | 164 |
| 1940-1950 | 212 |
| 1950-1960 | 244 |
| 1960-1970 | 114 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Larry, Law, Laurie
Fun facts
- Lawernce is a historical typographic variant of the classic given name Lawrence.
- The root word laurea represented victory and honor in ancient Greco-Roman culture.