Lorene
2025 SSA
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 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #167 in 1920.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Famous Lorenes
- Lorene ScafariaGirl
American screenwriter and playwright
- Lorene RogersGirl
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- Lorene BazoloGirl
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- Lorene CaryGirl
American novelist
- Lorene MannGirl
American country music singer
- Lorene RamseyGirl
American college sports coach
Lorene in pop culture
- Lorene DriveGirl
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