Is Lorena a boy's or girl's name?

Lorena is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 219 recorded births.

When was Lorena most popular?

Lorena reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 820 births that year. It is currently ranked #1279 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Lorena?

Lorena is currently ranked #1279 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 44,781 babies since 1880.

Lorena

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysItalianDeclining slightly Also a pet name

#1279▲ 8in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Italian.

Lorena is a girl's and boy's baby name of Italian and Spanish origin, from the French region of Lorraine (historically Lotharingia), meaning 'from Lorraine' — the region in northeastern France whose name derives from the Frankish king Lothar. It also functions as a variant of Laura.

A beloved name in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, Lorena carries the romance of the Italian countryside alongside the warmth of Hispanic naming traditions. Its flowing three-syllable rhythm and elegant -a ending give it a naturally musical quality.

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Popularity Over Time

Lorena was #598 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1279, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lorena
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	882	#1298	▼
2010s	2,014	#1214	▼
2000s	4,437	#648	▼
1990s	6,834	#388	▲
1980s	6,558	#364	▲
1970s	5,860	#371	▲
1960s	3,534	#521	▲
1950s	1,655	#735	▲
1940s	1,552	#617	▼
1930s	1,841	#483	▼
1920s	3,272	#377	▲
1910s	3,242	#296	▲
1900s	1,522	#265	▲
1890s	1,070	#268	▲
1880s	508	#281	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lorena
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	181	#1279	+3 (1.7%)
2023	178	#1287	-10 (-5.3%)
2022	188	#1274	+28 (17.5%)
2021	160	#1375	-15 (-8.6%)
2020	175	#1276	-5 (-2.8%)
2019	180	#1284	-22 (-10.9%)
2018	202	#1189	+33 (19.5%)
2017	169	#1370	-29 (-14.6%)
2016	198	#1233	+6 (3.1%)
2015	192	#1273	-9 (-4.5%)
2014	201	#1217	+3 (1.5%)
2013	198	#1215	+10 (5.3%)
2012	188	#1277	-35 (-15.7%)
2011	223	#1107	-40 (-15.2%)
2010	263	#972	-22 (-7.7%)
2009	285	#940	-124 (-30.3%)
2008	409	#728	+24 (6.2%)
2007	385	#760	-20 (-4.9%)
2006	405	#702	-83 (-17.0%)
2005	488	#584	+20 (4.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Lorena as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Lorena has also been given to 219 boys in the U.S. since 1969.

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Current rank

219

Total births

1980

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Lorena be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Lorena is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1279. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Lorena, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology