Lawrence
Meaning: From Laurentum or laurel-crowned
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #276
Total births: 369
History: Lawrence peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name carries literary weight through D.H. Lawrence's time in Australia. Lawrence represents the literary Australian tradition.
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| Current rank (1957) | #98 |
| Babies named Lawrence in 1957 | 66 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 369 |
| Peak year | 1952 (89 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #77 |
| Years in records | 1952–1957 (5 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means “From Laurentum or laurel-crowned” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lawrence?
Lawrence has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “From Laurentum or laurel-crowned”.
How popular is Lawrence in Australia?
Lawrence ranked #98 in Australia in 1957 — given to 66 babies that year.
When was Lawrence most popular?
Lawrence peaked in 1952 with 89 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Lawrences in registered births are male.
Is the name Lawrence rising or falling in popularity?
Lawrence has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #77 in 1952 to #98 in 1957.
How long has Lawrence been recorded in Australia?
Lawrence appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 1952 through 1957.