Lawrence Usher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Usher — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Usher 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 Usher: Andrew Usher, Edinburgh distiller Bazoline Estelle Usher (1885–1992), American educator Bob Usher (1925–2014), Baseball player Brian Usher (1944–2025), English footballer Charles Usher (1865–1942), Scottish ophthalmologist David Usher, Canadian recording artist Elaine Usher (1932–2014), was an English actress who was known for her work on British television Ellis Baker Usher (1852–1931), Wisconsin politician Ellis Baker Usher (Maine politician) (1785–1855) Graham Usher (dancer) (1938–1975) ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet Graham Usher (journalist) (1958–2013), foreign correspondent who cove. 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: Usher

Scottish

Andrew Usher, Edinburgh distiller Bazoline Estelle Usher (1885–1992), American educator Bob Usher (1925–2014), Baseball player Brian Usher (1944–2025), English footballer Charles Usher (1865–1942), Scottish ophthalmologist David Usher, Canadian recording artist Elaine Usher (1932–2014), was an English actress who was known for her work on British television Ellis Baker Usher (1852–1931), Wisconsin politician Ellis Baker Usher (Maine politician) (1785–1855) Graham Usher (dancer) (1938–1975) ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet Graham Usher (journalist) (1958–2013), foreign correspondent who cove.

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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 Usher

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 Usher:

8
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Usher?
The surname Usher originates from Scottish. Andrew Usher, Edinburgh distiller Bazoline Estelle Usher (1885–1992), American educator Bob Usher (1925–2014), Baseball player Brian Usher (1944–2025), English footballer Charles Usher (1865–1942), Scottish ophthalmologist David Usher, Canadian recording artist Elaine Usher (1932–2014), was an English actress who was known for her work on British television Ellis Baker Usher (1852–1931), Wisconsin politician Ellis Baker Usher (Maine politician) (1785–1855) Graham Usher (dancer) (1938–1975) ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet Graham Usher (journalist) (1958–2013), foreign correspondent who cove.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Usher?
The name Lawrence Usher combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Usher originates from Scottish.
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