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Lorena
GirlSpanish, Italian· “from Lorraine”
- Meaning
- from Lorraine
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- loh-REH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,293
- US babies 2025
- 173
- Best rank
- #233 (1899)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Lorena
Lorena is a Spanish and Italian name that is usually said to mean “from Lorraine”.
Lorena is the Spanish and Italian form of Lorraine, the name of a region in northeastern France. The region's name goes back to Lotharingia, the kingdom of Lothair, a Frankish ruler whose name meant famous army. Lorena became popular across Latin America and Spain in the twentieth century, and it is well established among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. It sounds lyrical and warm, and it moves easily between English and Spanish. Lori and Rena are easy nicknames, and it pairs well with short middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Laurena.
Popularity over time
Lorena has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 131 different years. Its best national rank was #233 in 1899, and the most babies received it in 1980, when 820 were named Lorena. In 2025, 173 babies were named Lorena, and it ranked #1,293 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #311 in 1920, #740 in 1950, #302 in 1980, #518 in 2000, #972 in 2010, and #1,293 in 2025. Of the 44,960 US girls named Lorena since records began, 15% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 6,558 babies. Since 2010, 3,073 more have been named Lorena.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lakeisha, Maribel, Renata, Lesley, and Melisa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lorena ranked highest in Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #666 | 26 |
| Massachusetts | #840 | 6 |
| Texas | #909 | 32 |
| California | #1074 | 25 |
| Arizona | #1160 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lorena is usually pronounced loh-REH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Laurena.
Middle names for Lorena
A few middle names that flow with Lorena: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lorena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorena mean?
Lorena is a Spanish and Italian name that is usually said to mean “from Lorraine”.
What is the origin of the name Lorena?
Lorena has Spanish, Italian, and French roots. Lorena is the Spanish and Italian form of Lorraine, the name of a region in northeastern France.
Is Lorena a popular name?
Not especially. Lorena ranked #1,293 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lorena a boy or girl name?
Lorena is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lorena?
Lorena is usually pronounced loh-REH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings