Holding steady.
Popularity of Lurena since 1888
Babies named Lurena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lurena's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 49 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lurena is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1888, during a period when elaborate and ornate feminine names were fashionable. Its peak year was 1893, and by the turn of the century its usage had already declined sharply. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a revival in modern times. While precise etymology is debated, Lurena is likely a variant of Lorena or a creative spelling of a similar-sounding name. Its rarity and vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but historically grounded choice.
Lurena is a rare name of debated origin. It may be a variant of Lorena, itself a feminine form of Laurence, derived from the Roman surname Laurentius meaning "from Laurentum" (a city in ancient Italy). Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining popular sounds or a feminine form of the obscure name Luren. Its usage in the United States dates to the late 19th century, with a peak recorded in 1893, but it has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Rena
Sibling names for Lurena
Names that share Lurena's style, for a brother or sister.
