Loren
A unisex given name. A male given name from German Lorenz, Spanish Lorenzo, or Italian Lorenzo, equivalent to English Laurence, all in turn derived from Latin Laurentius…
Every Loren since 1880 — 59,320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loren
Loren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,062 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 59,320 American babies have been named Loren — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1964, when 824 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #3,015 | 40 | #3,062 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,477 | 50 | #2,652 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,544 | 57 | #2,406 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,440 | 60 | #2,367 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,223 | 58 | #2,363 |
| 2020 | 89 | #2,075 | 57 | #2,358 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,025 | 56 | #2,408 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,934 | 73 | #2,009 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,872 | 52 | #2,473 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1,825 | 75 | #1,950 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,890 | 72 | #2,009 |
| 2014 | 96 | #2,043 | 77 | #1,897 |
| 2013 | 103 | #1,934 | 53 | #2,385 |
| 2012 | 116 | #1,775 | 74 | #1,931 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1,776 | 81 | #1,789 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,869 | 70 | #1,982 |
| 2009 | 140 | #1,606 | 63 | #2,155 |
| 2008 | 161 | #1,467 | 67 | #2,082 |
| 2007 | 187 | #1,306 | 90 | #1,692 |
| 2006 | 192 | #1,254 | 94 | #1,570 |
| 2005 | 203 | #1,147 | 112 | #1,349 |
| 2004 | 216 | #1,070 | 107 | #1,361 |
| 2003 | 239 | #972 | 100 | #1,358 |
| 2002 | 224 | #985 | 126 | #1,136 |
| 2001 | 279 | #830 | 119 | #1,166 |
| 2000 | 334 | #701 | 138 | #1,044 |
| 1995 | 262 | #770 | 183 | #795 |
| 1990 | 463 | #517 | 261 | #630 |
| 1985 | 298 | #629 | 375 | #440 |
| 1980 | 159 | #941 | 392 | #415 |
| 1975 | 93 | #1,236 | 341 | #422 |
| 1970 | 102 | #1,142 | 564 | #338 |
| 1965 | 113 | #972 | 656 | #294 |
| 1960 | 95 | #1,109 | 657 | #303 |
| 1955 | 70 | #1,202 | 716 | #260 |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,163 | 641 | #257 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,964 | 623 | #219 |
| 1940 | — | — | 586 | #214 |
| 1935 | — | — | 573 | #210 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,947 | 536 | #236 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,253 | 637 | #216 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,219 | 530 | #237 |
| 1915 | — | — | 392 | #245 |
| 1910 | — | — | 66 | #302 |
| 1905 | — | — | 47 | #292 |
| 1900 | — | — | 44 | #322 |
| 1895 | — | — | 30 | #339 |
| 1890 | — | — | 26 | #345 |
| 1885 | — | — | 20 | #405 |
| 1880 | — | — | 22 | #369 |
Famous people named Loren
- Loren Acton Astronaut · b. 1936
- Loren Shriver Astronaut · b. 1944
- Loren Murchison Athlete · 1898–1979
- Loren Dean Actor · b. 1969
- Loren Bouchard Film director · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loren mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name from German Lorenz, Spanish Lorenzo, or Italian Lorenzo, equivalent to English Laurence, all in turn derived from Latin Laurentius (“Lawrence”).
How popular is the name Loren in 2025?
Loren ranked #3,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loren?
59,320 babies have been named Loren in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loren most popular?
Loren peaked in 1964, when 824 newborns received the name.
Is Loren a boy or girl name?
Loren is used for both: about 22% of babies named Loren have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Loren rising or falling?
Loren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Loren?
Well-known people named Loren include Loren Acton (astronaut), Loren Shriver (astronaut), Loren Murchison (athlete).