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Origin & history of Laurence1
Latin roots
Laurence comes from the Latin tradition, meaning From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
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How popular is Laurence?
1952
peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 1950s — when Laurence was at its most popular. At its height in 1952, Laurence reached #231 nationally — 845 babies received it that single year. Today, Laurence is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,225) with about 66 babies named Laurence each year. Laurence's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 40,117 babies have been registered as Laurence since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
845
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #231)
(ranked #231)
66
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
660
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
40,117
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Laurence7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
L3
A1
U3
R9
E5
N5
C3
E5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Laurence🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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