UK boy's name
Lawrance
A masculine name derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lawrance is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lawrance popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Lawrance. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lawrance ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Lawrance.
- • Lawrance ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #315 in 1982.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lawrance as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Lawrance mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lawrance over time
The chart below shows babies named Lawrance registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lawrance, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lawrance by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lawrance was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2903 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Lawrance is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Lawrance. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Lawrance ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #315 in 1982.
Across the UK
Lawrance in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#315 in 1982
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Lawrance
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lawrance: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lawrance in the UK right now?
In 2003, Lawrance was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lawrance most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Lawrance in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lawrance?
A masculine name derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum".
How many people are called Lawrance in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Lawrance across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Lawrance most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Lawrance ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #315 in 1982. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.