Larwence
Meaning "man from Laurentum", derived from the Latin name Laurentius.
Name Census estimates that about 262 living Americans carry the first name Larwence. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larwence today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larwence births was 1955 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larwence. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Larwence is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larwences were born before 1964.
People living today
262
~ 1 in 1,308,223 Americans
Peak year
1955
26 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1971 SSA rank
#4,695
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Larwence: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larwence from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 210 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larwence by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Larwence during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Larwences live
Origin
Meaning and history of Larwence
The name Larwence has its roots in the ancient Latin language. It is derived from the Roman name Laurentius, which in turn comes from the Latin word "laurus" meaning laurel. The laurel was a plant that was highly revered in ancient Rome, often used in wreaths to crown victors and as a symbol of honor and triumph.
During the Roman era, Laurentius was a relatively common name given to boys. It was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints, including Saint Laurentius, a 3rd-century deacon who was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Valerian. His story of bravery and faith in the face of torture and execution made him a revered figure in early Christianity.
As the name spread beyond Rome, it took on various forms across different cultures and languages. In French, it became Laurent, while in English it evolved into the modern spelling of Lawrence. Variations such as Larwence and Lorenz also emerged in various regions.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Laurentius Valla, an Italian Renaissance humanist and philosopher who lived from 1407 to 1457. He is renowned for his contributions to textual criticism and his influential work on the Latin language.
Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Lawrence, an English painter and principal portrait artist during the late 18th and early 19th centuries (1769-1830). He was renowned for his skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, including royalty and prominent figures of the time.
In the realm of literature, D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) was a renowned English writer, known for his novels such as "Sons and Lovers," "The Rainbow," and "Lady Chatterley's Lover." His works explored themes of sexuality, emotional health, and the impact of industrialization on modern society.
The name Larwence has also been borne by several notable scientists and academics, including Lawrence Bragg (1890-1971), an Australian-born British physicist who shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the analysis of crystal structures by means of X-rays.
Finally, Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), also known as T.E. Lawrence, was a British military officer, diplomat, and writer best known for his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. His exploits and insights into the Middle Eastern culture and politics were documented in his famous work, "Seven Pillars of Wisdom."
People
Larwence + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larwence as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Larwence: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larwence?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larwence going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,308,223 US residents.
Is Larwence a common name?
We classify Larwence as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 394 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larwence most popular?
The single biggest year for Larwence was 1955, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larwence is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larwence in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larwence a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larwence in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Larwence still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larwence in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larwence can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Larwence as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Larwence at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.