Lorena
Lorena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lorena
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
From Italian and Spanish, by folk etymology associated with Laura. Henry Webster's title for his song was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's Lenore.
How popular is Lorena?
Since 1880, 44,960 girls and 219 boys in the U.S. have been named Lorena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #3042 in 1980. In 2025, 173 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lorena
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lorena
Sister and brother names that share Lorena's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lorena FAQ
What does the name Lorena mean?
A female given name from Italian. From Italian and Spanish, by folk etymology associated with Laura. Henry Webster's title for his song was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's Lenore.
What is the origin of the name Lorena?
Lorena is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Lorena?
Since 1880, 44,960 girls and 219 boys in the U.S. have been named Lorena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #3042 in 1980. In 2025, 173 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lorena a boy or girl name?
Lorena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 44,960 girls and 219 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.