Total births
409
Unisex name · since 1956
Lorren
Lorren has 409 recorded births since 1956 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 409
- total births
- 1956–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
409 girls have been named Lorren since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lorren recorded 409 times among girls since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2021.
- 409 total births
- 1956–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
409 girls have been named Lorren since 1956, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 409
- total births
- 1956–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lorren was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
30 babies were named Lorren in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Lorren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorren's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorren at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Lorren popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2021
- Peak year (1989)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Lorren popularity over time - boys
368 total births recorded since 1915 (Lorren as boys' name)
Lorren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lorren's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lorren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s
1990s
149 births
- 2000s
2000s
82 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 149 births (36% of all-time use).
Lorren by state
Where Lorren concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Lorren's total US births 1.2%
5 of 409 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorren? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 409 babies named Lorren. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 30 births.
When was Lorren most popular? ▼
Lorren was most popular in the 1990s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Lorren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorren are California (5 births).
Is Lorren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lorren is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 409 births, and as a boy's name it has 368 births.
How long has the name Lorren been used? ▼
Lorren has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 66 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Lorren? ▼
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 Lorren's data
- Lorren's decade-level peak was the 1990s (149 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorrens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lorren
Nearby Names Like Lorren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorren
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 Lorren side by side: Lorren vs Lori Lorren vs Lorraine Lorren vs Loretta
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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, 1956–2021 (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. "Lorren: Baby Name Since 1956 - 409 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorren. 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 Lorren 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.