Lorenzo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lorenzo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lorenzo?
Lorenzo is spelled L-O-R-E-N-Z-O. The name has 7 letters.
Lorenzo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Lorenzo means “from Laurentum” or “crowned with laurel.”
- Origin
- Lorenzo is commonly associated with Italian and Spanish origins and is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which referred to a person from Laurentum…
- Pronunciation
- lo-REN-zo · 3 syllables
Lorenzo Popularity in 2025
Rank#117
Recorded Births3,065
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #117 and recorded 11 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lorenzo Mean?
Lorenzo means “from Laurentum” or “crowned with laurel.”
Origin: Lorenzo is commonly associated with Italian and Spanish origins and is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which referred to a person from Laurentum, an ancient Roman city.
How Do You Pronounce Lorenzo?
Pronunciationlo-REN-zo
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lorenzo?
- History
- Lorenzo has been a traditional name in Italy and Spain, and it appears in historical records and literature, including associations with notable figures from the Renaissance period.
Lorenzo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 3,065 | #117 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,054 | #116 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,819 | #131 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,836 | #134 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,781 | #135 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,456 | #152 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,642 | #146 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,252 | #173 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,004 | #197 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,877 | #210 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,845 | #216 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,642 | #227 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,518 | #238 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,090 | #307 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,033 | #311 |
| 2010 | Boys | 965 | #324 |
| 2009 | Boys | 955 | #334 |
| 2008 | Boys | 987 | #334 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,172 | #295 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,111 | #300 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,028 | #319 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,076 | #295 |
| 2003 | Boys | 963 | #310 |
When Was Lorenzo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
3,065 recorded births
National rank #117
2024 · Boys
3,054 recorded births
National rank #116
2022 · Boys
2,836 recorded births
National rank #134
2023 · Boys
2,819 recorded births
National rank #131
Where Lorenzo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #44 | 18 |
| CA | #59 | 588 |
| CT | #65 | 54 |
| NY | #71 | 239 |
| NV | #73 | 41 |
| NM | #74 | 23 |
| MA | #76 | 88 |
| IL | #81 | 139 |