Lorimer
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,457 in 1914
0 babies were named Lorimer in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryLorimer first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #2,457.
About the name Lorimer
Lorimer is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-mer”. US birth records list Lorimer for boys from 1914 to 1935, in 10 of those 22 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,457 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1935, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 171,920 boys |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 425,532 boys |
| 1930s | 1.9 | 521,739 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lorimer
What is the origin of the name Lorimer?
Lorimer has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lorimer a boy or girl name?
Lorimer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lorimer?
Lorimer is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1935. It peaked at #2,457 in 1914.