Laurence is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #16263 in 2025 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 7 births ranking #12879. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 321,453 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.