Loren Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Loren is a name with Latin origins, derived from 'Laurentius', meaning 'laurel'. It has evolved through various languages before settling in modern English. The name symbolizes victory and honor, has no biblical relevance, and saw a rise in usage in the 20th century. Variants include Lorenzo and Laurie, and it is viewed positively today as a trendy name associated with creativity.

The name Loren is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Loren has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Loren' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 245th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 221st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 286th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 371st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 558th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1402nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2251st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3778th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3600th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1289th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1132nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 644th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1090th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2069th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Loren' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Loren"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːrən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Loren is derived from the Latin name 'Laurentius', which means 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy. The root 'laurus' means 'laurel', a symbol of victory and honor.

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Meaning

laurel

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Language Evolution

Laurentius (Latin), Lorenzo (Italian), Laurent (French), Loren (English)

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Historical Usage

Loren gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unisex name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lorenzo, Laurie, Laurent, Lora

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Loren is perceived as a modern, stylish name suitable for all genders, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Lorenzo de' Medici, Lorenzo Lamas, Lorenzo Snow

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Loren"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Loren"

"Loren" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 245th of 7545 8,141
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 221st of 6773 10,472
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 286th of 7552 12,609
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 371st of 10718 7,427
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 558th of 16616 4,826
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1402nd of 24088 1,674
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2251st of 23106 740
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3778th of 9107 105
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3600th of 9204 118
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1289th of 12526 1,215
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1132nd of 19264 1,699
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 644th of 27321 5,044
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1090th of 35406 3,486
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2069th of 30306 1,116

Regional Popularity of "Loren" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
9.25%
131st/1416
29.73%
410th/1379
25.36%
600th/2366
15.94%
182nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
8.86%
137th/1546
22.56%
351st/1556
25.88%
609th/2353
10.80%
167th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
8.58%
191st/2227
15.51%
377th/2430
22.47%
641st/2853
7.82%
217th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.75%
257th/2937
13.64%
475th/3483
16.29%
573rd/3518
6.80%
275th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
12.24%
451st/3685
16.42%
735th/4475
16.29%
846th/5194
6.32%
399th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
25.56%
1171st/4582
33.62%
1736th/5164
33.11%
2421st/7313
15.80%
1179th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
44.50%
1773rd/3984
49.05%
2201st/4487
74.46%
5080th/6822
39.60%
2485th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Loren" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
59.41%
1323rd/2227
30.12%
732nd/2430
68.45%
1953rd/2853
42.77%
1187th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
56.11%
1648th/2937
18.32%
638th/3483
40.51%
1425th/3518
35.26%
1426th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
18.51%
682nd/3685
14.44%
646th/4475
9.92%
515th/5194
13.87%
876th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
23.31%
1068th/4582
24.59%
1270th/5164
11.65%
852nd/7313
19.87%
1483rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
56.43%
2248th/3984
46.47%
2085th/4487
28.17%
1922nd/6822
42.91%
2693rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Loren"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Loren" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.