Lorena Schwartz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lorena Schwartz — Latin
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lorena Schwartz is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Lorena is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Lorena is a German, English, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name with different origins. It can be used as a version of Lorraine or, alternately, as a Latin version of Lauren. As a Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name, it is derived from the Latin Laurentius. As a German and English name, it is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). As used in the United States, it may have come from the song title of a popular 1856 song by Rev. Henry D.L. The surname Schwartz: Abe Schwartz (1881–1963), American Jewish musician Adi Schwartz, Israeli journalist and academic Adrian Schwartz, Israeli former backgammon champion and convicted serial rapist Alba Schwartz (1857–1942), Danish writer Alice Schwartz (1925 or 1926–2025), American businesswoman Allyson Schwartz (born 1948), American politician Alois Schwartz (born 1967), German football manager and former player Aloysius Schwartz (1930–1992), American Catholic priest Anat Schwartz, Israeli filmmaker, television director, data analyst and freelance writer Andrea Schwartz (born 1977), Canadian swimmer Andrei Schwa. Lorena is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lorena reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lorena

Latin

Lorena is a German, English, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name with different origins. It can be used as a version of Lorraine or, alternately, as a Latin version of Lauren. As a Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name, it is derived from the Latin Laurentius. As a German and English name, it is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). As used in the United States, it may have come from the song title of a popular 1856 song by Rev. Henry D.L.

Surname: Schwartz

Hebrew

Abe Schwartz (1881–1963), American Jewish musician Adi Schwartz, Israeli journalist and academic Adrian Schwartz, Israeli former backgammon champion and convicted serial rapist Alba Schwartz (1857–1942), Danish writer Alice Schwartz (1925 or 1926–2025), American businesswoman Allyson Schwartz (born 1948), American politician Alois Schwartz (born 1967), German football manager and former player Aloysius Schwartz (1930–1992), American Catholic priest Anat Schwartz, Israeli filmmaker, television director, data analyst and freelance writer Andrea Schwartz (born 1977), Canadian swimmer Andrei Schwa.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Lorena?
The first name Lorena originates from Latin. Lorena is a German, English, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name with different origins. It can be used as a version of Lorraine or, alternately, as a Latin version of Lauren. As a Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name, it is derived from the Latin Laurentius. As a German and English name, it is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). As used in the United States, it may have come from the song title of a popular 1856 song by Rev. Henry D.L.
When was Lorena most popular?
The name Lorena reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schwartz?
The surname Schwartz originates from Hebrew. Abe Schwartz (1881–1963), American Jewish musician Adi Schwartz, Israeli journalist and academic Adrian Schwartz, Israeli former backgammon champion and convicted serial rapist Alba Schwartz (1857–1942), Danish writer Alice Schwartz (1925 or 1926–2025), American businesswoman Allyson Schwartz (born 1948), American politician Alois Schwartz (born 1967), German football manager and former player Aloysius Schwartz (1930–1992), American Catholic priest Anat Schwartz, Israeli filmmaker, television director, data analyst and freelance writer Andrea Schwartz (born 1977), Canadian swimmer Andrei Schwa.
What are the origins of the name Lorena Schwartz?
The name Lorena Schwartz combines two different traditions: the first name Lorena has Latin roots, while the surname Schwartz originates from Hebrew.
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