Laurence is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14186 in 2000 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 7 births ranking #12879. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.0%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 302,662 girls born was named Laurence. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Laurence is a classic Latin name usually linked with Laurentum and, by association, the laurel tree. It has a thoughtful, traditional feel and a long literary and historical presence.
The name spread through saintly and scholarly use across Europe and remained a steady choice in English. Its fuller form feels a little more refined and old-world than some shorter modern classics.