Total births
23
Boys' name · since 1915
Lorentz
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Lorentz, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1915–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Lorentz sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 23 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Lorentz recorded 23 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1934.
- 23 total births
- 1915–1934 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
23 boys have been named Lorentz since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1934.
- 23
- total births
- 1915–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Lorentz was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
7 babies were named Lorentz in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Lorentz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lorentz's full recorded timeline at 1918, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1917, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lorentz at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Lorentz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1934
- Peak year (1918)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Lorentz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lorentz's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Lorentz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
18 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 18 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorentz? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 23 babies named Lorentz. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 7 births.
When was Lorentz most popular? ▼
Lorentz was most popular in the 1910s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Lorentz been used? ▼
Records for Lorentz go back to 1915, giving 20 years of history through 1934.
What names are similar to Lorentz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lorenzo, Loren, Lorin, Lorne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lorentz's data
- Lorentz's decade-level peak was the 1910s (18 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lorentz
Nearby Names Like Lorentz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorentz
Lorenzo Boy
#116 85,752 births
Loren Boy
#2639 46,479 births
Lorin Boy
#10955 4,729 births
Lorne Boy
#10991 4,302 births
Loran Boy
3,714 births
Compare Lorentz side by side: Lorentz vs Lorenzo Lorentz vs Loren Lorentz vs Lorin
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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, 1915–1934 (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. "Lorentz: Baby Name Since 1915 - 23 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorentz. 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 Lorentz 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.