Laurel or bay tree
A variant of Lauren or Lorena, derived from the Latin 'Laurus'. It refers to the laurel tree, which was used in ancient Greece and Rome to create crowns for victors and scholars, symbolizing honor and achievement.
Less common today
Lorene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,991 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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