Declining since 1985, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Loren since 1880
Babies named Loren per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loren's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 230 |
| 1890s | 0 | 276 |
| 1900s | 6 | 447 |
| 1910s | 41 | 3,093 |
| 1920s | 76 | 5,810 |
| 1930s | 50 | 5,573 |
| 1940s | 137 | 6,398 |
| 1950s | 635 | 6,617 |
| 1960s | 1,082 | 6,353 |
| 1970s | 951 | 4,010 |
| 1980s | 2,654 | 3,632 |
| 1990s | 3,520 | 2,019 |
| 2000s | 2,175 | 1,016 |
| 2010s | 1,068 | 683 |
| 2020s | 446 | 322 |
Meaning & origin
Loren entered the U.S. naming scene as early as 1880, and saw its peak popularity in 1925. Since 1985, its usage has been falling. As of 2025, it ranks 3,036, with roughly 1 in 42,702 newborns given the name. While the name is unisex, its modern usage leans slightly feminine. The etymology is uncertain but likely stems from Lawrence or Lorenzo, connecting it to the laurel wreath of victory.
Loren arose in the 20th century as a given name, likely as a shortened form of Lorenzo or a feminine variant of Loren (itself from Lawrence). It has been used in the United States since at least 1880, with a peak in the 1920s. The name is unisex, though more common for girls in recent decades.
Where Loren is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Loren” around the world
Where Loren lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Lori
Sibling names for Loren
Names that share Loren's style, for a brother or sister.
