Lorenc
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "laurel wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lorenc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lorenc today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorenc births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorenc. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lorenc with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lorenc. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,318
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Lorenc: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorenc by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lorenc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorenc
The name Lorenc has its origins in the Albanian language and culture. It is a masculine given name derived from the Latin name "Laurentius," which itself is derived from the ancient Roman name "Laurens." This name is associated with the laurel plant, which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Roman times.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Lorenc appeared in medieval Albanian texts and historical records from the 14th century onwards. It was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Albania, where it was often given to boys as a symbol of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Lorenc was Lorenc Masreqka (c. 1455-1512), an Albanian Catholic cleric and writer who played a significant role in the preservation of Albanian culture and language during the Ottoman rule. His works, including religious texts and poetry, are considered important contributions to the development of Albanian literature.
Another prominent figure in Albanian history was Lorenc Iber (1592-1655), a Catholic priest and scholar who wrote extensively on Albanian grammar and linguistics. His work, "Mesharia e Krunie" (The Missal of Kruje), published in 1635, is considered one of the earliest printed works in the Albanian language.
Moving forward in time, Lorenc Luzi (1805-1873) was an Albanian writer and educator who played a crucial role in the Albanian National Awakening movement. He advocated for the use of the Albanian language in education and literature, and his works helped to shape the modern Albanian literary tradition.
In more recent history, Lorenc Lubonja (born 1957) is a notable Albanian writer and former political dissident who spent several years in prison during the communist regime in Albania. His memoir, "The Second Sentence," provides a powerful account of his experiences and the struggle for freedom of expression in Albania.
Lorenc Lubi (1934-2021) was an acclaimed Albanian actor and director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Albanian theater and was awarded numerous honors for his contributions to the arts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lorenc, highlighting its deep roots in Albanian culture and its association with literary, religious, and artistic achievements.
People
Lorenc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorenc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lorenc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorenc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorenc going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lorenc a common name?
We classify Lorenc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorenc most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorenc was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorenc is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lorenc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lorenc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorenc in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lorenc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lorenc in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lorenc can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Lorenc as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Lorenc, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.