Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lawrence
Endangered
Down 94.4% from peak
Peak era
1952
Peak births
10,302
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Lawrence
How many people are named Lawrence?
An estimated 199,531 living Americans are named Lawrence.
How rare is Lawrence?
Lawrence is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 578 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 94.4% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Lawrence?
The median age of a living American named Lawrence is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 47 and 73 years old.
Is Lawrence still popular?
No. Lawrence is endangered as a baby name, down 94.4% from its 1952 peak with 578 births in 2025.
Where is Lawrence most common?
Lawrence has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19522025
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
94.4%
2025
578
All-time
461,170