Lorenzo

Lorenzo - A unique male name

Lorenzo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #428. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lorenzo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lorenzo? 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 Lorenzo. The baby boy name Lorenzo was given to 3,043 baby boys in 2025, ranking #117 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 482 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lorenzo peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 116.

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Lorenzo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lorenzo is currently topping the baby name charts in Rhode Island at position #49 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #505.

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 Lorenzo is where you live.

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Lorenzo origin and meaning

Italian — form of Laurence

"From Laurentum" — Lorenzo is the Italian form of Laurentius, after the ancient Italian town of Laurentum, traditionally linked to the laurel

Lorenzo is Laurence as Italy shaped it, inseparable from Lorenzo de' Medici, 'the Magnificent', the Renaissance ruler of Florence. In America it has been used since 1910 and has risen to a peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Lorenzo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Lorenzo

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

Lawrence / Laurence / Lorenza / Lawerence / Lawrance / Laurance / Lorenz / Loring / Larence / Lorenso /

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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 Lorenzo

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 Lorenzo a common or unique name?

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

What is the number of syllables for the name Lorenzo?

3 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

loh-REN-zoh · /loʊˈrɛnzoʊ/

Around the world

• Lorenzo (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Laurent (French) — The French form of the same Latin name.
• Lawrence (English) — The English form of Laurentius.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: EnzoRenzoLoren

Famous bearers

• Lorenzo de' Medici — Ruler of Renaissance Florence and great patron of the arts (1449–1492) Historical
• Lorenzo Insigne — Italian international footballer known for his years at Napoli (b. 1991) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Lorenzo for Renaissance romance and musical flow, with Enzo as a ready-made modern short form. It is at its American peak now.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often compress it to three syllables or default to Enzo; the full Italian rhythm needs a little teaching.