Girl · #5,637 in 2026

Loraine

Name: Popularity of the name Loraine in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Loraine, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Loraine is a feminine given name that is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar. It is a name that originates from the French region of Lorraine. Notable people known by this name include the following:

English

Current Rank

#5,637

Peak Rank

#310 (1922)

Total Babies

17K

5-Yr Trend

+20%

1883

First Year

2026

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#310

Peak Rank

17K

Total Count

142

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Loraine

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

English

The Story of Loraine

American parents first put Loraine on the record books as a baby girl name in 1883, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 424 Loraines were born — ranking #314 that year. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 23% of all recorded Loraines. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,637 among baby girl names with 22 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 17K Loraines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Variants & Related Forms of Loraine

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Loraine. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Loraine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Loraine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Loraine

What does the name Loraine mean?

What is the origin of the name Loraine?

Loraine has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Loraine in 2026?

In 2026, Loraine ranks #5,637 among girls' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Loraine most popular?

Loraine reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #310 that year with 424 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Loraine most popular?

Loraine has historically been most popular in Wisconsin, Montana, South Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Loraine.

Is Loraine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Loraine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Loraine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Loraine include Tessie, Glenna, Janette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Loraine?

Common variants and related forms of Loraine include Laraine, Lauraine, Lorainne, Lorayne, Lori, Lorie. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Loraine

Loraine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 17K births in the dataset. Loraine's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #310. Use the chart and map above to compare Loraine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.