Lawrence Babbitt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Babbitt — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Babbitt is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Lawrence is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law. The surname Babbitt: Almon W. Babbitt (1812–1856), early Latter-day Saint leader and first secretary and treasurer of Utah Territory Art Babbitt (1907–1992), American animator Ashli Babbitt (died 2021), rioter killed during the 2021 United States Capitol attack Benjamin T. Babbitt (1809–1889), American businessman and inventor Bob Babbitt (1937–2012), American bass guitar player Bruce Babbitt (born 1938), United States Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton administration Dina Babbitt (1923–2009), American painter George T. Babbitt Jr. (born 1942), United States Air Force general Harriet C. Lawrence is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 423K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lawrence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lawrence

Meaning: from Laurentum

Latin

Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.

Surname: Babbitt

English

Almon W. Babbitt (1812–1856), early Latter-day Saint leader and first secretary and treasurer of Utah Territory Art Babbitt (1907–1992), American animator Ashli Babbitt (died 2021), rioter killed during the 2021 United States Capitol attack Benjamin T. Babbitt (1809–1889), American businessman and inventor Bob Babbitt (1937–2012), American bass guitar player Bruce Babbitt (born 1938), United States Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton administration Dina Babbitt (1923–2009), American painter George T. Babbitt Jr. (born 1942), United States Air Force general Harriet C.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lawrence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lawrence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lawrence Babbitt

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lawrence Babbitt:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lawrence?
The first name Lawrence originates from Latin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.
When was Lawrence most popular?
The name Lawrence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Babbitt?
The surname Babbitt originates from English. Almon W. Babbitt (1812–1856), early Latter-day Saint leader and first secretary and treasurer of Utah Territory Art Babbitt (1907–1992), American animator Ashli Babbitt (died 2021), rioter killed during the 2021 United States Capitol attack Benjamin T. Babbitt (1809–1889), American businessman and inventor Bob Babbitt (1937–2012), American bass guitar player Bruce Babbitt (born 1938), United States Secretary of the Interior during the Clinton administration Dina Babbitt (1923–2009), American painter George T. Babbitt Jr. (born 1942), United States Air Force general Harriet C.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Babbitt?
The name Lawrence Babbitt combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Babbitt originates from English.
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