Loraine
Girl name · French · German · Latin
Meaningfrom Lorraine · French form of Lorraine
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #310 in 1919
25 babies were named Loraine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,824 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Loraine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Loraine, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Loraine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLoraine first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1919, when it ranked #310. Today it's #5,099, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLoraine is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 64,103.
- TrendLoraine has climbed 1,824 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLoraine is a French form of Lorraine, which means “from Lorraine”. Our records link it to French, German and Latin roots.
About the name Loraine
Loraine is a girl name of French, German and Latin origin meaning “from Lorraine”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Loraine for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 141 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #310 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 51 | 19,646 girls |
| 1890s | 115 | 8,726 girls |
| 1900s | 206 | 4,862 girls |
| 1910s | 311 | 3,217 girls |
| 1920s | 332 | 3,015 girls |
| 1930s | 208 | 4,797 girls |
| 1940s | 142 | 7,060 girls |
| 1950s | 111 | 9,048 girls |
| 1960s | 83 | 12,022 girls |
| 1970s | 44 | 22,568 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 41,408 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,634 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,251 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,227 girls |
Other spellings of Loraine
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Loraine
What does the name Loraine mean?
Loraine means “from Lorraine” in French, as a form of Lorraine.
What is the origin of the name Loraine?
Loraine has French, German, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Loraine a boy or girl name?
Loraine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Loraine?
Loraine ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#310).