Lorena
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Crowned with Laurels; Laurel
Background: The name Lorena originates from the Spanish version of the Latin name 'Laurentia,' which is derived from 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel.' This name is often associated with victory and honor, as laurel wreaths were historically given to victors in ancient Rome.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#629
Total births
45,000
Most popular decade
1980s
(19,989 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-61 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1969
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,404
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 15
- Peak rank
- #2,965
- Most recent year
- 1996
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #6,496
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 29
- First year rank
- #288
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 820
- Peak rank
- #302
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 181
- Recent rank
- #1,276
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).