Name meaning & stats
Laurence
Laurence means “laurel” (Latin origin). 24,032 US babies since 1940, peak 1952. Notable Laurences are 2.0× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“laurel”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1952
24,032 US babies were named Laurence between 1940 and 2025.
Where Laurences end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.0× | Medium · 24 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Medium · 14 people |
| Composer | 1.7× | Medium · 14 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Laurences show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Laurence has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 95% of the family
- Laurence 95%
- Laurance 5%
- Laurens <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1952)