Meaning and history
Lorenza is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Lorenzo. Lorenzo derives from Latin Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum,” an ancient Italian city; later tradition associated the name with laurus, “laurel.” Saint Lawrence of Rome, a third-century martyr, gave the name family strong Christian significance. Notable bearers include German-Chilean artist Lorenza Böttner and Italian writer and filmmaker Lorenza Mazzetti. The English feminine relatives include Lauren and Laurence-derived forms.
Lorenza moved from #916 to #944 for boys between 1959 and 1961. Its highest annual birth count came in 1958, with 75 births.