Declining since 1995, #1,291 for girls today.
Popularity of Lorena since 1880
Babies named Lorena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorena's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 508 |
| 1890s | 1,070 |
| 1900s | 1,522 |
| 1910s | 3,242 |
| 1920s | 3,272 |
| 1930s | 1,841 |
| 1940s | 1,552 |
| 1950s | 1,655 |
| 1960s | 3,534 |
| 1970s | 5,860 |
| 1980s | 6,558 |
| 1990s | 6,836 |
| 2000s | 4,437 |
| 2010s | 2,015 |
| 2020s | 1,058 |
Meaning & origin
Lorena is a name rooted in ancient Rome, now strongly associated with Spanish and Italian heritage. After a peak in 1899, its usage has been steadily declining since 1995, though it remains a familiar choice in states like Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas. The name's slow but consistent presence over more than a century illustrates its lasting appeal, especially among families with Mediterranean ties. Laurie and Lola are friendly nicknames that offset its formal elegance.
Lorena is the Spanish and Italian form of Laurentia, the feminine version of Laurentius (Lawrence). The name traces back to the ancient Roman city of Laurentum, whose name likely derives from laurus ('laurel'). By the 19th century it became used across Spain and Italy, and later gained popularity in Latin America and the United States.
Where Lorena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lorena” around the world
Where Lorena lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lola, Rena
Sibling names for Lorena
Names that share Lorena's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gabriela, Valeria, Carolina, Isabela, Mariana, Corena, Darlena, Marena, Marivel, Marlana, Alanda, Alandra, Berneda, Cerena, Dinora, Dorena, Eneida, Jaquita, Larena, Meliza, Nazaria, Paralee, Rosenda, Senaida, Sylvana, Terena, Xareni, Adelfa, Armilda, Caldonia, Cherina, Coreena, Derenda, Dilcia, Florena, Ivet, Korena, Lamona, Laritza, Mareena, Maurisa, Melvena, Merina, Moranda, Morena, Rosibel, Sereena, Serenna, Birdena, Carena, Delona, Elzena, Joleena, Karlen, Karlita, Lagena, Lareta, Levora, Loneta, Lorenia, Loveda, Lowana, Manilla, Marenda, Markela, Marvena, Ramonica, Senita, Suprena, Tarena
Brothers: Diego, Mateo, Santiago, Julian, Adrian, Eriberto, Lerone, Orell, Navarre, Ranferi
Names like Lorena
Names whose popularity has moved with Lorena's over the last 50 years.
