Lawrence Barrie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Barrie — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Barrie 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 Barrie: Alex Barrie (1878–1918), Scottish footballer Alhassan Barrie (born 1995), Belgian basketball player Alistair Barrie, British comedian, writer and actor Amanda Barrie (born 1935), British television and film actress Andy Barrie (born 1945), American-Canadian radio personality Bailor Barrie (1934–1989), Sierra Leonean businessman, activist and philanthropist Barbara Barrie (born 1931), American actress and author of children's books Charles Barrie, 1st Baron Abertay (1875–1940), Scottish businessman and politician Chris Barrie (born 1960), British actor and vocal impressionist Chris Barrie (admi. 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: Barrie

Scottish

Alex Barrie (1878–1918), Scottish footballer Alhassan Barrie (born 1995), Belgian basketball player Alistair Barrie, British comedian, writer and actor Amanda Barrie (born 1935), British television and film actress Andy Barrie (born 1945), American-Canadian radio personality Bailor Barrie (1934–1989), Sierra Leonean businessman, activist and philanthropist Barbara Barrie (born 1931), American actress and author of children's books Charles Barrie, 1st Baron Abertay (1875–1940), Scottish businessman and politician Chris Barrie (born 1960), British actor and vocal impressionist Chris Barrie (admi.

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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 Barrie

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 Barrie:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Barrie?
The surname Barrie originates from Scottish. Alex Barrie (1878–1918), Scottish footballer Alhassan Barrie (born 1995), Belgian basketball player Alistair Barrie, British comedian, writer and actor Amanda Barrie (born 1935), British television and film actress Andy Barrie (born 1945), American-Canadian radio personality Bailor Barrie (1934–1989), Sierra Leonean businessman, activist and philanthropist Barbara Barrie (born 1931), American actress and author of children's books Charles Barrie, 1st Baron Abertay (1875–1940), Scottish businessman and politician Chris Barrie (born 1960), British actor and vocal impressionist Chris Barrie (admi.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Barrie?
The name Lawrence Barrie combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Barrie originates from Scottish.
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