Total births
556
Girls' name · since 1914
Lorrene
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 556 babies named Lorrene, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 556
- total births
- 1914–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Lorrene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 556 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Lorrene recorded 556 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1971.
- 556 total births
- 1914–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
556 girls have been named Lorrene since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 556
- total births
- 1914–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Lorrene was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lorrene in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Lorrene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lorrene's full recorded timeline at 1942, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1937, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lorrene at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Lorrene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1971
- Peak year (1923)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Lorrene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorrene's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Lorrene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
56 births
- 1920s
1920s
128 births
- 1930s
1930s
99 births
- 1940s
1940s
74 births
- 1950s
1950s
95 births
- 1960s
1960s
88 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 128 births (23% of all-time use).
How Lorrene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lorrene's total volume
Lorrene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorrene by state
Where Lorrene concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Lorrene's total US births 0.9%
5 of 556 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorrene? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 556 babies named Lorrene. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 20 births.
When was Lorrene most popular? ▼
Lorrene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Lorrene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorrene are California (5 births).
How long has the name Lorrene been used? ▼
Records for Lorrene go back to 1914, giving 58 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Lorrene? ▼
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 Lorrene's data
- Lorrene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (128 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorrenes (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 Lorrene
Nearby Names Like Lorrene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorrene
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 Lorrene side by side: Lorrene vs Lori Lorrene vs Lorraine Lorrene vs Loretta
Related Names
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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, 1914–1971 (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. "Lorrene: Baby Name Since 1914 - 556 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorrene. 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 Lorrene 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.