Loriene
A feminine French name with an uncertain meaning, possibly "laureate" or "the crowned one".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Loriene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loriene today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loriene births was 1967 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loriene. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Loriene is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lorienes were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loriene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1967
15 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1967 SSA rank
#3,417
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Loriene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loriene from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Loriene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loriene 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 Loriene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorienes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Loriene
The name Loriene is a feminine given name with origins rooted in the French language. Its earliest known usage dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, when it emerged as a variation of the more common name Laurence or Laurent.
Loriene is believed to be derived from the Latin name Laurentius or Laurentia, which is associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of honor and victory in ancient Rome. The laurel wreath was often worn by poets, scholars, and victorious leaders, lending an air of distinction and achievement to the name.
While the name Loriene did not appear extensively in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity among the French nobility and upper classes during the Medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a noblewoman named Loriene de Chalon lived in the 13th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Loriene. One such individual was Loriene de Montmorency (1493-1547), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Claude of France. Another notable bearer of the name was Loriene de Valois (1556-1589), a French princess and daughter of King Henry II.
In the realm of literature, Loriene de Villiers (1675-1739) was a French poet and playwright renowned for her pastoral works and contributions to the French literary scene during the Age of Enlightenment.
The name Loriene also found its way into the arts, with Loriene Delaporte (1819-1879), a French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her exquisite works depicting the aristocracy and high society of 19th-century Paris.
In more recent times, Loriene Cazade (1901-1983) was a French actress and singer who graced the stages of Paris during the early 20th century, captivating audiences with her performances in numerous theatrical productions and musical revues.
While the name Loriene has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich history and connections to the French language, nobility, and cultural achievements make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a sense of elegance and distinction.
People
Loriene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loriene 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
Loriene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loriene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loriene 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Loriene a common name?
We classify Loriene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loriene most popular?
The single biggest year for Loriene was 1967, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loriene is about 72 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 Loriene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loriene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loriene in the SSA data are female. 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 Loriene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loriene 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 Loriene 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 the name Loriene?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.