Lorenzo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced lor-EN-zoh · 3 syllables
Lorenzo means “laurel; from Laurentum”, from Italian and Latin.
From Latin Laurentius.
- Meaning
- laurel; from Laurentum
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- lor-EN-zoh
- US rank (2025)
- #117
- US babies a year
- about 2,911 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Classic
How popular is Lorenzo?
Lorenzo was the #117 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,065 babies. It’s rising: up 104% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #117 |
| England & Wales | #179 |
| Scotland | #426 |
| Ireland | #263 |
| France | #188 |
| Canada | #137 |
| Australia | #186 |
How old are people named Lorenzo?
Half of US adults named Lorenzo are older than 40; most are between 19 and 75. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lorenzo
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lorenzo have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lorenzo
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Lorenzo
What does the name Lorenzo mean?
Lorenzo means “laurel; from Laurentum”. It comes from Italian and Latin.
How do you pronounce Lorenzo?
Lorenzo is pronounced lor-EN-zoh.
How popular is the name Lorenzo?
Lorenzo was the #117 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,065 babies. It’s rising: up 104% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lorenzo?
Half of US adults named Lorenzo are older than 40. Most are between 19 and 75.