Why Lawrence Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Lawrence” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Lawrence” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Ecnerwal.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ercnalwe.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Lawrence

The true meaning of ‘Lawrence’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Lawrence is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Lawrence, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Lawrence Popular?

“Lawrence” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Louisiana as reported in the 1997 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 34 babies in Louisiana have the same name as you in 1997. A total of only 983 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1952 with a total of 10,302 babies. That’s a lot of baby Lawrences.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Lawrence” was recorded 462,143 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Lawrences to occupy the country of Brunei with an estimated population of 452,524.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 257 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #65 nationwide and was registered 257 times as a baby boy’s name. Lawrence became a popular boy’s name in the state of Vermont in the year 1910. It ranked #11 with 11 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1949 in the state of New York with 1,490 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of District of Columbia for 84 years from 1910 to 1998 (may not be consecutive).

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Lawrence” was recorded 177,813 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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