Loreen
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
3,588 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1964 Peak Popularity Year
128 Peak Births

Loreen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Loreen is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'bay laurel'. It evolved from the name Laura and has variants such as Lora and Lorena. The name is associated with victory and honor due to its connection with the laurel tree. Although it has no biblical relevance, Loreen became popular in the 20th century and is seen as a modern and elegant name, often linked to notable figures like the Swedish singer Loreen.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Loreen"

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Pronunciation

/lɔːˈriːn/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Loreen is derived from the Latin name 'Laura', which means 'laurel' or 'bay laurel'. The laurel tree has historically been associated with victory and honor.

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Meaning

bay laurel

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Language Evolution

Laura, Lora, Loreen

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Historical Usage

Loreen gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of Laura.

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Variants & Derivatives

Laura, Lora, Lorena

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Modern Popularity & Image

Loreen is often perceived as a modern and elegant name, with associations of beauty and strength.

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Famous People

Loreen (Swedish singer), Loreen McKenna (fictional character)

📊 Loreen Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Loreen Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 128 peak births in 1964

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 15 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Loreen" - Complete Guide (16 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Loreen". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 16 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Loreen"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Loreen"

"Loreen" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1941st of 9107 335
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1486th of 9204 505
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1079th of 12526 1,731
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2003rd of 19264 692
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6689th of 27321 182
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 16381st of 35406 64
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13719th of 30306 67

Regional Popularity of "Loreen" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Loreen" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
86.51%
1225th/1416
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
72.12%
1115th/1546
- - 69.75%
1079th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
39.65%
883rd/2227
31.28%
760th/2430
100.00%
2853rd/2853
31.24%
867th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
52.23%
1534th/2937
39.19%
1365th/3483
- 40.28%
1629th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 80.86%
5108th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Loreen"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Loreen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Loreen" in the United States

The name Loreen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Loreen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Loreen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1941st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1486th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1079th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2003rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16381st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13719th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Loreen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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