Lorenzo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From Laurentium, crowned with laurel
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #117 in 2025 with 3,065 babies born.
History: Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish form of Lawrence, from the Roman 'Laurentius.' It was a prominent Renaissance name, most famously borne by Lorenzo de' Medici, the magnificent Florentine ruler and patron of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. It remains popular across Latin America and Italy.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Lorenzo? About 1 in 1,086 babies born in 2025 were named Lorenzo, or roughly 8.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lorenzo
What does the name Lorenzo mean?
Lorenzo means “From Laurentium, crowned with laurel” from Italian/Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lorenzo?
Lorenzo has Italian/Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “From Laurentium, crowned with laurel”.
How popular is Lorenzo?
Lorenzo ranked #117 in 2025 — given to 3,065 babies that year.
When was Lorenzo most popular?
Lorenzo peaked in 2025 with 3,065 babies registered that year.
Is Lorenzo a boy or girl name?
Lorenzo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lorenzos in registered births are male.
Is the name Lorenzo rising or falling in popularity?
Lorenzo has risen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #152 in 2020 to #117 in 2025.
How long has Lorenzo been recorded?
Lorenzo appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.