How Many People Are Named Lorien?
Complete statistics for the name Lorien: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorien is a very rare female name, with only 907 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 363,647 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 42% of those named Lorien being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 939 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorien Through the Generations
Lorien has seen its peak popularity in 1979 when there were 41 births, but it's still a name that's mostly associated with younger generations. Today, the average age of someone named Lorien is 35, with 392 under 30, 537 aged between 30 and 60, and only 10 over 60. This distribution shows that Lorien is a name that's declining in usage but remains a part of the newer generation's naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorien's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lorien
How Many People Have the Name Lorien?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 907 people in the United States currently share the name Lorien. That works out to roughly 1 in every 363,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorien a Common or Rare Name?
Lorien is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lorien Mean?
Lorien means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorien in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Lorien Most Popular?
The name Lorien reached peak popularity in 1979, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lorien?
Approximately 907 people named Lorien live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 939. That works out to roughly 1 in 363,647 Americans.
Is Lorien a rare name?
Lorien is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 363,647 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorien mean?
Lorien means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lorien more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Lorien are male and 97% are female.
When was Lorien most popular?
Lorien peaked in 1979 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.