How old is someone named Lawrence?
The average Lawrence is 60 years old.
Half of all living Lawrences are between 49 and 75.
When was Lawrence popular?
Lawrence was at its most popular in the early 1950s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 585 babies were named Lawrence in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6,895 | 0 |
| 1910s | 36,543 | 0 |
| 1920s | 57,176 | 330 |
| 1930s | 54,758 | 6,900 |
| 1940s | 80,717 | 35,000 |
| 1950s | 91,386 | 60,000 |
| 1960s | 51,601 | 42,000 |
| 1970s | 26,910 | 24,000 |
| 1980s | 19,815 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 13,203 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 7,624 | 7,500 |
| 2010s | 5,912 | 5,900 |
| 2020s | 3,276 | 3,300 |
How many Lawrences are still alive?
About 220,000 Lawrences are alive in the US today. That's 47% of the roughly 460,000 babies named Lawrence since 1880.
Roughly half of all Lawrences ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Lawrence?
About half of living Lawrences are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Lawrence an old name?
Yes. Lawrence is older than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lawrence will be 58 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Lawrences are men.
Names the same age as Lawrence
NAME TWIN
Lawrence's name twin is Laurence. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Laurence's age curve is the closest match to Lawrence's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Lawrence
How old is the average Lawrence?
The average Lawrence in the US is 60 years old. The median is 65, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lawrence?
About 220,000 Lawrences are alive in the US today, out of roughly 460,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lawrence most popular?
In 1952, when about 10,000 baby boys were named Lawrence.
Is Lawrence a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 47% of living Lawrences, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this