Lorena
Pronunciation: [ l-awr-EHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lorena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 219 babies have been named Lorena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,957 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,957
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Lorena
Lorena is a boy name .
Is Lorena a boy or girl name? Lorena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,957 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,277. Lorena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lorena is currently ranked #11,957 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorena include Lor, Lore, Lorey, Loreie, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorena include Lorenzo, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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