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How Many People Are Named Lawrence?
Estimated people named Lawrence living in the U.S. today
234,176
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 462,765
- Peak year: 1952 (10,336 births)
- Estimated living today: 234,176
Lawrence by age group — who carries the name today?
Lawrence popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lawrence
Lawrence has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 462,765 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 234,176 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,460 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lawrences you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lawrence in the US?
An estimated 234,176 people named Lawrence are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lawrence uncommon — about 1 in 1,460 Americans.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lawrence is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Lawrence most popular?
Lawrence peaked in 1952, when 10,336 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lawrence?
Lawrence ranks #223 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).