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Laurence

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Laurence was most popular in 1952, when 856 American babies were given the name — ranking #500 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,575, with 98 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 40,215 people named Laurence.

Most popular in1952
Rank that year#500
Births that year856
Total since 188040,215

Laurence over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Laurence’s peak in 1952. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org