Lorene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ləˈriːn/

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Origin

French

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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.

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Meaning

laurel

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Language Evolution

Lotharingia, Lorraine, Lorene

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lorena, Lori, Lora, Lorene

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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.

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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)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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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.