Loren

Loren - A very unique male name

Loren appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #299. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Loren and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Loren? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Loren. The baby boy name Loren was given to 7 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3477 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,261 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Loren peaked in popularity 87 years ago in 1939 on position 200.

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Loren is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Loren is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #680 - and is the least popular in Wisconsin at position #680.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Loren is where you live.

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Loren origin and meaning

Latin — variant of Laurence

A variant of Laurence / Lauren, from Latin Laurentius, 'man of Laurentum', the laurel town

Loren for boys is Laurence in a softer spelling, in the data since 1910 with a modest 1955 peak. Its 40,299 births end with a 2020 ranking — the best recent rank in this set — and no 2025 row.

Origin uncertain

Loren is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Loren, pop culture references for the name Loren and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Loren

We've found the following names that sound similar to Loren, sorted by popularity.

Laron / Lauren / Lorne / Lorin / Loran / Leron / Laramie / Lorena / Lorraine / Loraine /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Loren

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Loren a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Loren?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LOR-un · /ˈlɔrən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lauren — The spelling now used mainly for girls
• Lorne — A related variant
• Laurence — The fuller traditional form

Famous bearers

• Loren Bouchard — Animator, creator of Bob's Burgers (b. 1969) Contemporary

Why parents choose it

A quiet, mid-century Laurence variant that blurs into the girls' Lauren in speech.

Worth knowing

• Almost always heard as the girls' name Lauren