Lorena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lorena originates from Spanish and is derived from the Latin 'Lorenna', meaning 'laurel'. Its evolution includes forms like Lorenna. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is often seen as romantic and elegant. It has no biblical relevance and is associated with notable individuals.
The name Lorena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lorena has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 female in MidWest, 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, 'Lorena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4863rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4924th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 316th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 518th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 680th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 405th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 376th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 647th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1280th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lorena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lorena"
Pronunciation
/ləˈreɪ.nə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Lorena is derived from the Latin name 'Lorenna', which is related to the word 'laurel' (laurus), a symbol of victory and honor.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Lorenna, Lorena
Historical Usage
The name Lorena gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and has become well-known in various cultures due to its melodic sound.
Variants & Derivatives
Lora, Lorene, Loretta
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lorena is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Lorena Bobbitt, Lorena Garcia, Lorena Ochoa
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lorena"
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 "Lorena"
"Lorena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4863rd of 10718 | 71 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4924th of 16616 | 148 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 316th of 9107 | 7,350 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 518th of 9204 | 3,305 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 680th of 12526 | 3,797 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 405th of 19264 | 8,668 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 376th of 27321 | 10,770 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 647th of 35406 | 6,913 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1280th of 30306 | 2,222 |
Regional Popularity of "Lorena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
34.65% 2189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lorena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.97% 297th/1416 |
41.04% 566th/1379 |
11.54% 273rd/2366 |
34.15% 390th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.05% 511th/1546 |
41.45% 645th/1556 |
19.72% 464th/2353 |
32.97% 510th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.40% 766th/2227 |
33.21% 807th/2430 |
26.74% 763rd/2853 |
17.48% 485th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.14% 621st/2937 |
21.05% 733rd/3483 |
13.10% 461st/3518 |
4.90% 198th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.64% 687th/3685 |
16.74% 749th/4475 |
8.43% 438th/5194 |
3.15% 199th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.01% 917th/4582 |
19.00% 981st/5164 |
9.07% 663rd/7313 |
5.90% 440th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.42% 1929th/3984 |
29.33% 1316th/4487 |
18.31% 1249th/6822 |
17.91% 1124th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lorena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lorena" 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.