Loren
Loren: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Loren
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name from German Lorenz, Spanish Lorenzo, or Italian Lorenzo, equivalent to English Laurence, all in turn derived from Latin Laurentius (“Lawrence”).
- A female given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lauren.
How popular is Loren?
Since 1880, 12,841 girls and 46,479 boys in the U.S. have been named Loren (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #517 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #200 in 1939. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Loren
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Loren FAQ
What does the name Loren mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name from German Lorenz, Spanish Lorenzo, or Italian Lorenzo, equivalent to English Laurence, all in turn derived from Latin Laurentius (“Lawrence”). A female given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lauren.
What is the origin of the name Loren?
Loren is listed as a name of German Lorenz origin.
How popular is the name Loren?
Since 1880, 12,841 girls and 46,479 boys in the U.S. have been named Loren (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #517 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #200 in 1939. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Loren a boy or girl name?
Loren is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (12,841 girls and 46,479 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.