Loren Higgins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Loren Higgins — laurel crowned
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Loren Higgins is a name that combines English origins. The first name Loren is a masculine given name of English origin. Given name Loren Acton (born 1936), American physicist and astronaut Loren C. Ball (born 1948), amateur astronomer who has discovered more than 100 asteroids Loren M. Berry (1888–1980), American businessman Loren Bouchard (born 1970), American television writer and director Loren Brichter (born 1984), American software developer Loren Cameron (1959–2022), American photographer Loren Carpenter (1947–2025), American computer graphics researcher and developer Loren Coleman (born 1947), American scientist and author Loren L. Coleman (born 1947), American science-fiction writer Loren W. The surname Higgins: Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking. Loren is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Loren reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Loren

Meaning: laurel crowned

English

Given name Loren Acton (born 1936), American physicist and astronaut Loren C. Ball (born 1948), amateur astronomer who has discovered more than 100 asteroids Loren M. Berry (1888–1980), American businessman Loren Bouchard (born 1970), American television writer and director Loren Brichter (born 1984), American software developer Loren Cameron (1959–2022), American photographer Loren Carpenter (1947–2025), American computer graphics researcher and developer Loren Coleman (born 1947), American scientist and author Loren L. Coleman (born 1947), American science-fiction writer Loren W.

Surname: Higgins

Norse

Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Loren is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Loren by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Loren Higgins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Loren Higgins:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Loren?
The first name Loren originates from English. Given name Loren Acton (born 1936), American physicist and astronaut Loren C. Ball (born 1948), amateur astronomer who has discovered more than 100 asteroids Loren M. Berry (1888–1980), American businessman Loren Bouchard (born 1970), American television writer and director Loren Brichter (born 1984), American software developer Loren Cameron (1959–2022), American photographer Loren Carpenter (1947–2025), American computer graphics researcher and developer Loren Coleman (born 1947), American scientist and author Loren L. Coleman (born 1947), American science-fiction writer Loren W.
When was Loren most popular?
The name Loren reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Higgins?
The surname Higgins originates from Norse. Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking.
What are the origins of the name Loren Higgins?
The name Loren Higgins combines two different traditions: the first name Loren has English roots, while the surname Higgins originates from Norse.
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