Lorenzo
Lorenzo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “from Laurentum, crowned with laurel.” It ranked #117 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Lorenzo?
loh-REN-zoh
where does the name Lorenzo come from?
From the Latin Laurentius, of Laurentum, an ancient city of Latium named after the laurel tree, so the laurel sense comes through the place.
Lorenzo il Magnifico (Lorenzo de' Medici) was the greatest patron of the Italian Renaissance, making this name synonymous with cultural brilliance and enlightened leadership. The name carries the fragrance of laurel — symbol of victory and poetic achievement in ancient Rome.
how popular is this name?
Lorenzo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #116 in 2024, and ranked #117 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #117 |
| 2024 | #116 |
| 2023 | #131 |
| 2022 | #134 |
| 2021 | #135 |
| 2020 | #152 |
| 2019 | #146 |
| 2018 | #173 |
| 2017 | #197 |
| 2016 | #210 |
| 2010 | #324 |
| 2000 | #314 |
| 1990 | #309 |
| 1980 | #325 |
| 1970 | #339 |
| 1960 | #307 |
| 1950 | #346 |
| 1940 | #400 |
| 1930 | #398 |
| 1920 | #437 |
| 1910 | #383 |
| 1900 | #330 |
| 1890 | #358 |
| 1880 | #240 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lorenzo fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lorenzo
The name is standard across Italy, Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. St Lawrence, the third-century Roman deacon, is the figure behind its spread, and the Medici Lorenzo il Magnifico gave it its Renaissance associations.
what are the nicknames and variants of Lorenzo?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Lorenzo?
- Lorenzo de' Medici (Il Magnifico, ruler of Florence)
- Lorenzo Ghiberti (sculptor of the Gates of Paradise)
what names are similar to Lorenzo?
what names go well with Lorenzo?
Sibling names that share Lorenzo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lorenzo
What does the name Lorenzo mean?
Lorenzo means “from Laurentum, crowned with laurel”.
What is the origin of the name Lorenzo?
Lorenzo comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Laurence, Lourenço and Lorentz.
How popular is the name Lorenzo?
Lorenzo ranked #117 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #116, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Lorenzo a boy or girl name?
Lorenzo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Lorenzo?
Lorenzo is pronounced loh-REN-zoh, with 3 syllables.
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