Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorenza since 1881
Babies named Lorenza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorenza's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 32 |
| 1890s | 62 | 16 |
| 1900s | 100 | 59 |
| 1910s | 259 | 277 |
| 1920s | 453 | 474 |
| 1930s | 316 | 392 |
| 1940s | 305 | 497 |
| 1950s | 317 | 648 |
| 1960s | 263 | 464 |
| 1970s | 242 | 382 |
| 1980s | 217 | 212 |
| 1990s | 162 | 135 |
| 2000s | 187 | 74 |
| 2010s | 179 | 25 |
| 2020s | 111 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lorenza is a feminine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin Laurentius. It has seen modest use in the United States, with its peak year in 1901. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, never breaking into the top 1000. While specific state data is unavailable, Lorenza remains a traditional choice among families with Italian or Spanish heritage.
Lorenza is the feminine form of Lorenzo, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient Roman city, and the name was later associated with the laurel plant, a symbol of victory and honor. The name has been used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages.
Where Lorenza 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.
“Lorenza” around the world
Where Lorenza 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: Lori, Lora, Renzi
Variants: Lorencia
Sibling names for Lorenza
Names that share Lorenza's style, for a brother or sister.
