Find out how popular the first name Lawrance has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lawrance by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Lawrance is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lawrance.

The history of the first name Lawrance

The name Lawrance has its origins in the ancient Roman culture, deriving from the Latin name Laurentius. This name traces its roots back to the word "laurus," meaning laurel or bay tree, which held symbolic significance in Roman mythology and culture.

In the early days of Christianity, the name Laurentius was adopted by many believers, with one of the most notable figures being Saint Lawrence, a deacon of the Church in Rome who was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Valerian in 258 AD. His unwavering faith and courage in the face of torture and execution made him a revered figure in the Christian tradition.

The name Lawrance, with its various spellings such as Lawrence and Laurence, gained widespread popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. It was particularly common among the English, French, and Italian populations. During this time, several notable figures bore this name, including Lawrence of Canterbury (c. 619-619), an Archbishop of Canterbury in the 7th century, and Laurence of Brindisi (1559-1619), a renowned Catholic preacher and theologian.

In the 13th century, Laurence Minot (c. 1300-1352) was an English poet who chronicled the military victories of Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Another famous bearer of the name was Laurence Sterne (1713-1768), an Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman, best known for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman."

During the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, the name Lawrance continued to be popular. Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) was a renowned English actor and director, widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century. Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) was an Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman, best known for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman."

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lawrance, a name that has endured across centuries and cultures, carrying with it a rich legacy of literary, religious, and cultural significance.

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