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Laurence
BoyMeaning of Laurence: Latin: 'from Laurentum'
Laurence is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1674th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 389th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1674
98 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#389
106 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
40,215
First recorded 1880 · peak 1952
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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