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Lorene

OriginVariation of Lauren, Laura, or Lorraine
Meaning"from Laurentum; bay laurel; from Lorraine"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#6715

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Lorene

Derived from either the Laura/Lauren/Laurence family, ultimately from the Latin laurus meaning "bay laurel", or a variation of Lorraine and Lorena, names associated with the French province of Lorraine, Lorene was familiar in the US in the early 20th century. It peaked in the 1920s, when it reached the Top 200, but had fallen out of style by the 70s. Given to 23 girls in a recent year, filmmaker Lorene Scafaria is a notable bearer.

LAW-reen, LAW-RAYN, LAW-rehn, and LAW-ruhn may all be used as pronunciations.

Lorene is also given to boys.

Pronounced lor-EEN.

As of October 2026, Lorene ranked #6715 for girls in US births in 2025 and #4505 for boys in US births in 1968 SSA, peaked at #167 for girls in 1920 and #2552 for boys in 1936.

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    American screenwriter and playwright

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  • Lorene CaryGirl

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