Laurencia
Laurencia is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Laurencia has the name Lauren hiding inside it.
- GenerationLaurencia peaked in 1917, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryLaurencia first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Laurencia
Laurencia is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Laurencia
What is the origin of the name Laurencia?
Laurencia is Latin and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Laurencia turns up in more than one tradition. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Laurencia a boy or girl name?
Laurencia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Laurencia?
Laurencia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #4,083 in 1917, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Laurencia?
Laurencia is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.