Total births
262
Girls' name · since 1904
Lorenia
262 babies named Lorenia in U.S. Social Security records since 1904, with the highest year being 1915. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 262
- total births
- 1904–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Lorenia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 262 recorded since 1904.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorenia has been recorded 262 times among girls since 1904, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2002.
- 262 total births
- 1904–2002 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
262 girls have been named Lorenia since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2002.
- 262
- total births
- 1904–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Lorenia was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lorenia in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Lorenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorenia's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1904, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorenia at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Lorenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2002
- Peak year (1915)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Lorenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorenia's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Lorenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
30 births
- 1920s
1920s
52 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1950s
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 52 births (20% of all-time use).
Lorenia by state
Where Lorenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | | 6 | 2.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.9% |
Arizona share of Lorenia's total US births 2.3%
Even split
6 of 262 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorenia? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 262 babies named Lorenia. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 9 births.
When was Lorenia most popular? ▼
Lorenia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Lorenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorenia are Arizona (6 births), California (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Lorenia been used? ▼
Records for Lorenia go back to 1904, giving 99 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Lorenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lori, Lorraine, Loretta, Lora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lorenia's data
- Lorenia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arizona records the most Lorenias (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arizona names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lorenia
Nearby Names Like Lorenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorenia
Lori Girl
#1524 341,911 births
Lorraine Girl
#1420 209,910 births
Loretta Girl
#677 177,564 births
Lora Girl
#3516 52,235 births
Lorena Girl
#1275 44,960 births
Compare Lorenia side by side: Lorenia vs Lori Lorenia vs Lorraine Lorenia vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lorenia: Baby Name Since 1904 - 262 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorenia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lorenia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.