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

Lorenza is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 3,168 recorded births.

When was Lorenza most popular?

Lorenza reached its peak popularity in 1958 with 75 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lorenza?

Lorenza is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 3,692 babies in the U.S. since 1881. Its peak was in 1958.

Lorenza

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

a female given name, masculine equivalent Lorenzo

Lorenza is a girl's and boy's baby name of Italian origin, the feminine form of Lorenzo, from Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' — an ancient Roman city associated with laurel trees, symbols of victory and honor. The name carries the full weight of Italian Renaissance culture.

Lorenza was the name of Lorenzo de' Medici's daughter, connecting it to the extraordinary flowering of art and scholarship in 15th-century Florence. With over 3,100 recorded U.S. births, it has a real presence in Italian American and Latino communities, offering the sophistication of a classical European name with genuine historical depth.

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Popularity Over Time

Lorenza has 120+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1881.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lorenza
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#13554	▼
2010s	25	#11401	▼
2000s	74	#9754	▼
1990s	136	#5133	▼
1980s	212	#2596	▼
1970s	381	#1546	▼
1960s	464	#1139	▼
1950s	648	#918	▲
1940s	497	#954	▲
1930s	392	#1065	▼
1920s	474	#1027	▲
1910s	277	#1111	▲
1900s	59	#1013	▲
1890s	16	#1128	▼
1880s	32	#881	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(120 years, 1881–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lorenza
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#13554	0
2019	5	#13345	-1 (-16.7%)
2014	6	#11593	-1 (-14.3%)
2011	7	#10330	0
2010	7	#10334	0
2009	7	#10572	+2 (40.0%)
2008	5	#13793	0
2007	5	#13612	-1 (-16.7%)
2006	6	#11501	-2 (-25.0%)
2005	8	#8791	-2 (-20.0%)
2004	10	#7332	+2 (25.0%)
2003	8	#8323	-2 (-20.0%)
2002	10	#6849	+3 (42.9%)
2001	7	#8868	-1 (-12.5%)
2000	8	#7903	-3 (-27.3%)
1999	11	#5894	+3 (37.5%)
1998	8	#7277	+2 (33.3%)
1997	6	#8836	-8 (-57.1%)
1996	14	#4528	+3 (27.3%)
1995	11	#5373	-9 (-45.0%)

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

Lorenza as a Girl's Name

Lorenza is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 3,168 recorded births since 1882.

#8207

Current rank

3,168

Total births

1920

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Lorenza be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Lorenza is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it ranks #8207.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1881–2022) · Methodology