MallowbyNames

Lorren

LOR-en · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Lauren or Lorraine.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lorren since 1915

Babies named Lorren per year in U.S. Social Security records.

102030192019602000Most births 1989GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1910s010
1920s071
1930s054
1940s063
1950s1147
1960s3462
1970s520
1980s10524
1990s14911
2000s826
2010s180
2020s50

Meaning & origin

Lorren is a rare modern English name first recorded in the United States in 1956. Its peak year was 1989, and usage has remained stable since then. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, indicating it is an uncommon choice. As a variant of Lauren or Lorraine, it follows the trend of respelled names popular in the late 20th century, though it has not seen a revival in recent decades. Lorren is primarily used for girls.

Lorren is a modern English name, likely a respelling of Lauren or Lorraine. Lauren derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum,' while Lorraine is a place name from the French region. Lorren appears as a given name in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, peaking in usage during the 1980s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lori, Ren

Variants: Loren, Lorrin, Loryn

Sibling names for Lorren

Names that share Lorren's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lorren mean?
Lorren is of uncertain origin; it may be a variant of Lauren (from Latin Laurentius) or Lorraine (from the French region).
How popular is the name Lorren?
Lorren has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names and is considered rare. It peaked in 1989 and has remained stable in use.
Is Lorren a boy or girl name?
Lorren is primarily used for girls, though it can be unisex.