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Lorena

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Pronounced loh-REH-nah /loˈɾe.na/Low

Meaning: Crowned with laurel, the laurel treeLow

In 30 seconds: Lorena is a melodious Spanish and Italian elaboration of Laura, meaning crowned with laurel. The laurel was sacred to Apollo in ancient Greece and symbolized victory and honor. Lorena adds a romantic three-syllable lilt to the classic root.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningCrowned with laurel, the laurel tree
U.S. rank (2024)#1279 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births181 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 44,781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lorena is an elaboration of Laura, from the Latin laurus meaning laurel tree. The laurel was sacred to Apollo and used to crown victors and poets in ancient Rome. Lorena adds a romantic -ena suffix common in Spanish and Italian naming traditions.

Lorena has been popular across Latin America and among Hispanic communities in the United States. The famous Civil War ballad Lorena helped the name gain recognition in 19th-century America. It remains a graceful, timeless choice.

Did you know? The name Lorena gained wide exposure from the American Civil War-era song Lorena (1856), reportedly the most popular song among Confederate soldiers, about a lost love.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Lorena

Variations

LauraLaurenLornaLaurena

Nicknames

LoreLoriRena

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lorena Ochoa (1981–present)
    Mexican professional golfer, former world number one and World Golf Hall of Fame inductee

If you like Lorena…

Laura— Root form of the name
Lourdes— Spanish feminine name with similar sound
Elena— Three-syllable Spanish feminine name
Selina— the same classic feel
Cristina— another classic pick

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Frequently Asked

What does Lorena mean?

Lorena means crowned with laurel, derived from the Latin laurus. It is a Spanish and Italian elaboration of Laura.

How do you pronounce Lorena?

Lorena is pronounced loh-REH-nah, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Lorena a popular name?

Lorena is widely used in Latin America and Spain, and is popular among Hispanic communities in the United States.

What are nicknames for Lorena?

Nicknames for Lorena include Lore, Lori, and Rena.

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