Lorene Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loh-REEN /lɔːˈriːn/

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: laurel; French: crowned with laurel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lorene is derived from the French name Lorraine, which itself originates from the Latin name Lotharingia, meaning 'land of Clovis.' The name Lotharingia was used to refer to a region in what is now northeastern France and western Germany, named after the Frankish king Lothair II in the 9th century. As the name evolved, it was adapted into various forms across different languages, eventually leading to the feminine variant Lorene in English.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of French culture and language, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which introduced many Norman names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Lorraine has been associated with notable figures and events, particularly in the context of French history.

The region of Lorraine has been significant since the medieval period, often linked to various dynasties and conflicts, including the Hundred Years' War and the Franco-Prussian War in the 19th century. The name Lorene gained further recognition in the 20th century, particularly through literary and artistic works that drew inspiration from the romantic connotations of the region and its historical significance.

Culturally, the name Lorene carries a sense of elegance and grace, often associated with the beauty of the Lorraine region itself, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich heritage. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, which have contributed to its enduring appeal.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lori or Lora have emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name. Overall, Lorene encapsulates a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, making it a name with a rich narrative.

Famous people named Lorene

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Lorene A. McGinty is a scientist best known for her work in the field of environmental science and ecology.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lorene, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lorene. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lorene was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lorene has ranked as high as #291 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Lorene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lorene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lorene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lorene.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 17 0 17
2024 23 0 23
2023 20 0 20
2022 18 0 18
2021 16 0 16
2020 18 0 18
2019 22 0 22
2018 15 0 15
2017 15 0 15
2016 23 0 23
2015 17 0 17
2014 15 0 15
2013 21 0 21
2012 16 0 16
2011 11 0 11
2010 22 0 22
2009 19 0 19
2008 18 0 18
2007 16 0 16
2006 20 0 20
2005 33 0 33
2004 23 0 23
2003 27 0 27
2002 21 0 21
2001 35 0 35
2000 30 0 30
1999 20 0 20
1998 26 0 26
1997 30 0 30
1996 35 0 35
1995 24 0 24
1994 31 0 31
1993 39 0 39
1992 35 0 35
1991 27 0 27
1990 35 0 35
1989 39 0 39
1988 37 0 37
1987 33 0 33
1986 48 0 48
1985 40 0 40
1984 48 0 48
1983 55 0 55
1982 57 0 57
1981 57 0 57
1980 53 0 53
1979 78 0 78
1978 59 0 59
1977 64 0 64
1976 78 0 78
1975 56 0 56
1974 88 0 88
1973 75 0 75
1972 109 0 109
1971 125 0 125
1970 153 0 153
1969 176 0 176
1968 133 5 128
1967 176 0 176
1966 196 0 196
1965 216 0 216
1964 264 0 264
1963 271 5 266
1962 276 0 276
1961 308 0 308
1960 303 0 303
1959 343 0 343
1958 304 0 304
1957 331 0 331
1956 350 0 350
1955 369 0 369
1954 432 0 432
1953 313 0 313
1952 305 0 305
1951 315 0 315
1950 306 0 306
1949 320 0 320
1948 371 0 371
1947 407 0 407
1946 356 0 356
1945 361 0 361
1944 370 0 370
1943 408 0 408
1942 429 0 429
1941 439 0 439
1940 445 0 445
1939 473 0 473
1938 516 0 516
1937 527 0 527
1936 527 9 518
1935 545 0 545
1934 639 8 631
1933 616 0 616
1932 768 7 761
1931 745 8 737
1930 861 5 856
1929 853 0 853
1928 935 6 929
1927 1,000 6 994
1926 1,018 0 1,018
1925 1,157 6 1,151
1924 1,181 8 1,173
1923 1,235 8 1,227
1922 1,246 5 1,241
1921 1,313 9 1,304
1920 1,360 7 1,353
1919 1,300 0 1,300
1918 1,244 6 1,238
1917 1,062 0 1,062
1916 1,043 0 1,043
1915 945 5 940
1914 722 0 722
1913 559 0 559
1912 500 0 500
1911 380 0 380
1910 290 0 290
1909 274 0 274
1908 218 0 218
1907 199 0 199
1906 195 0 195
1905 171 0 171
1904 133 0 133
1903 116 0 116
1902 137 0 137
1901 106 0 106
1900 104 0 104
1899 65 0 65
1898 75 0 75
1897 64 0 64
1896 44 0 44
1895 51 0 51
1894 42 0 42
1893 30 0 30
1892 16 0 16
1891 22 0 22
1890 26 0 26
1889 25 0 25
1888 11 0 11
1887 9 0 9
1886 5 0 5
1884 6 0 6
1883 5 0 5
1880 5 0 5

Top States for Lorene (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
WI 7
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