Loren is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Loren means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Loren across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Loren has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Loren is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “from Laurentum, laurel”. A form of Lawrence or Lauren.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 59,320 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 847 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 101 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 3 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 48 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Loren per year, United States (1880 to 2025). United States peaked in 1964 (824/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (105/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1996 (11/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1996 (7/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2004 (3/yr).
Loren has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1964, when it ranked #595 nationally (given to 824 babies that year).
Lauren · Lorene · Lauryn · Lorena · Loraine · Lorna · Lorine · Laureen
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