Baby name
Loren
/LOR · en/
Meaning
“Laurel”
Gender-neutral form of Lauren or the Italian form of Lawrence, from Latin laurus meaning laurel; used for both sexes, with a quietly elegant feel.
How it ages.
Balanced and understated; works for both sexes, ages better than Lauren because it never peaked as sharply.
The cultural moment.
Consistent use in the US and Italy throughout the 20th century; stable and gently rising since 2015.