Girl · #12,959 in 2026

Lorrain

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

Current Rank

#12,959

Peak Rank

#1,867 (1921)

Total Babies

636

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1990

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1867

Peak Rank

636

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lorrain

Lorrain first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 22 Lorrains were born — ranking #1,867 that year. As of 2026, Lorrain ranks #12,959 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 636 Lorrains have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lorrain

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lorrain 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 Lorrain

What does the name Lorrain mean?

Lorrain is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lorrain in 2026?

In 2026, Lorrain ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lorrain most popular?

Lorrain reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,867 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

Lorrain has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lorrain.

Is Lorrain a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lorrain?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lorrain include Margretta, Clytie, Malissia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lorrain

Lorrain is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 636 births in the dataset. Lorrain's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Lorrain'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.