Lawrence is a name of Latin origin that means "from Laurentum". Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name Lawrence is derived from the Latin word "laurus", which means "laurel" or "wreath". In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were worn as symbols of victory and success. Therefore, the name Lawrence has been associated with ideas of triumph and achievement for centuries.
The name Lawrence has a long history and has been used in various forms throughout the world. It was popular among the early Christian martyrs, with Saint Lawrence being one of the most famous. He was a deacon in Rome who was martyred in 258 AD under Emperor Valerian. His feast day is celebrated on August 10th.
In England, the name Lawrence was introduced by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. It was initially used as a given name but later became more common as a surname. Some notable figures with the name Lawrence include the poet and playwright Lawrence Durrell, the novelist D.H. Lawrence, and the explorer Ernest Henry Shackleton Lawrence.
Today, Lawrence remains a popular name around the world. It is often shortened to Laurie or Larry, and it has inspired many variations such as Lauren, Laurence, Lorenzo, and Laurence. Despite its long history and widespread use, Lawrence retains a timeless appeal and continues to be chosen by parents for their children.
The given statistics illustrate the annual birth rate of babies named Lawrence in the United States from 1927 to 1971. The data shows a fluctuating trend over this period.
In the earlier years, from 1927 to 1938, the number of births ranged between 5 and 9 annually. However, there was a significant increase in popularity during the late 1940s and early 1950s, with the highest peak occurring in 1955, with 26 births.
This popularity continued into the mid-1950s but started to decline thereafter. From 1958 onwards, the number of births named Lawrence dropped significantly, ranging between 7 and 23 annually until 1968 when it peaked again at 9 births. After that, the birth rate steadily decreased, reaching its lowest point in 1971 with only 6 births.
Overall, over this period, there were a total of 394 babies named Lawrence born in the United States. Despite fluctuations in popularity, these statistics provide insight into the historical trends related to this particular name choice for newborns in the country during this time frame.