Lorenza
Lorenza is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lorenza is historically an Italian feminine name derived from Laurentius, though it has seen occasional recorded male usage in the United States. It ultimately traces back to the ancient Roman town of Laurentum, associated with laurel wreaths. In contemporary U.S. birth records, male usage of Lorenza remains extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,692 babies in the United States have been named Lorenza since 1880. It ranks #2105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- AL (28.5 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- NC (17.2 %)
- GA (14.5 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 277 |
| 1920-1930 | 474 |
| 1930-1940 | 392 |
| 1940-1950 | 497 |
| 1950-1960 | 648 |
| 1960-1970 | 464 |
| 1970-1980 | 382 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Lori, Enzo, Renzo
Fun facts
- The name stems from Laurentum, an ancient city named after the bay laurel tree, a Roman symbol of victory and wisdom.
- While predominantly used for females globally, Lorenza has recorded male births in the U.S. dating back to the late 19th century.