Lorenz
Every Lorenz since 1882 — 1,754 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lorenz
Lorenz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,387 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 1,754 American babies have been named Lorenz. Its peak came in 1918, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Lorenz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lorenz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,387 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,096 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,654 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,562 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,982 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,032 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,946 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,688 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,356 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,187 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,823 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,405 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,109 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,389 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,996 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,142 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,491 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,005 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,206 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,799 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,425 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,283 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,487 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,187 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,187 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,986 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,959 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,353 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,462 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,711 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,488 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,191 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,161 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,082 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,142 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,570 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,585 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,523 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,198 |
| 1915 | 38 | #1,047 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lorenz
- Lorenz von Stein Economist · 1815–1890
- Lorenz Oken Biologist · 1779–1851
- Lorenz Heister Biologist · 1683–1758
- Lorenz Frølich Painter · 1820–1908
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lorenz in 2025?
Lorenz ranked #9,387 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lorenz?
1,754 babies have been named Lorenz in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lorenz most popular?
Lorenz peaked in 1918, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Lorenz a boy or girl name?
Lorenz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lorenz rising or falling?
Lorenz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lorenz?
Well-known people named Lorenz include Lorenz von Stein (economist), Lorenz Oken (biologist), Lorenz Heister (biologist).