Lorene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lorene is a name of French origin, derived from the region Lorraine, which traces back to the Latin term 'Lotharingia'. The meaning of the name is 'laurel', symbolizing victory and honor. Over time, it has evolved through several forms and gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century. The name carries a vintage charm and is associated with nature, while it does not have significant biblical relevance.
The name Lorene is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Lorene 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, 'Lorene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4084th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4330th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 195th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 269th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 509th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1063rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5452nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6495th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lorene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lorene"
Pronunciation
/ləˈriːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Lorene is derived from the name Lorraine, which is the name of a region in France. The name Lorraine itself comes from the Latin 'Lotharingia', named after King Lothair II.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Lotharingia, Lorraine, Lorene
Historical Usage
Lorene gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often viewed as a feminine form of the name Lorraine.
Variants & Derivatives
Lorena, Lori, Lora, Lorene
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lorene is considered a vintage name that evokes a sense of charm and elegance, often associated with nature due to its meaning.
Famous People
Lorene Scafaria, an American screenwriter and director, Lorene Chiarini, an American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lorene"
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 "Lorene"
"Lorene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4084th of 7545 | 60 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4330th of 6773 | 43 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 195th of 9107 | 19,044 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 269th of 9204 | 10,414 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 509th of 12526 | 6,239 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1063rd of 19264 | 1,830 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2759th of 27321 | 640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5452nd of 35406 | 367 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6495th of 30306 | 222 |
Regional Popularity of "Lorene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Lorene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 172nd/172 |
100.00% 669th/669 |
100.00% 134th/134 |
100.00% 239th/239 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 271st/271 |
100.00% 657th/657 |
100.00% 209th/209 |
100.00% 332nd/332 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 499th/499 |
100.00% 633rd/633 |
100.00% 477th/477 |
100.00% 472nd/472 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 965th/965 |
100.00% 1331st/1331 |
100.00% 1314th/1314 |
100.00% 1020th/1020 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2246th/2246 |
100.00% 3615th/3615 |
100.00% 3176th/3176 |
100.00% 2907th/2907 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 2792nd/2792 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3291st/3291 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Lorene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lorene" 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.