Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorea since 1916
Babies named Lorea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorea's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Lorea is a Basque-origin name meaning 'flower', first recorded in U.S. data in 1916. Its peak year was 1934, and the name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades. Though it has never reached widespread popularity, its floral meaning and melodic sound give it a natural appeal. With no top states showing significant usage, Lorea remains a distinctive choice, evoking the beauty of nature and Basque culture.
Lorea comes from the Basque word 'lore', meaning 'flower'. It is a relatively modern coinage, first recorded in the U.S. in 1916, and has seen occasional use among families with Basque heritage or those attracted to its floral meaning. The name remains uncommon in the English-speaking world.
“Lorea” around the world
Where Lorea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lo, Rea
Sibling names for Lorea
Names that share Lorea's style, for a brother or sister.
