Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Laurence
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1952
Peak births
845
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Laurence
How many people are named Laurence?
An estimated 15,840 living Americans are named Laurence.
How rare is Laurence?
Laurence is uncommon among babies today, with 93 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Laurence?
The median age of a living American named Laurence is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 73 years old.
Is Laurence still popular?
Yes. Laurence is holding steady, with 93 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Laurence most common?
Laurence has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appears 4.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19522025
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
89%
2025
93
All-time
39,720