Lorraine

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A few things about Lorraine you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

⭐ Famous Lorraine

Lorraine Bracco

American actress

Choose Lorraine and your child shares a first name with Lorraine Bracco, an American actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Lorraine, like who?” Lorraine Bracco's Wikipedia article is available in 50 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.

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• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 6,752 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lorraine, 238 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lorraine would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryLorraine first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #39. Today it's #1,043, so it could be due a comeback.
• 🚀TrendLorraine has climbed 346 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,043. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedLorraine is most popular in Iowa, where it ranks #390, followed by Kansas (#445) and Minnesota (#597). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
• 💬MeaningIn French, Lorraine means “from Lorraine”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.

About the name Lorraine

Lorraine is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “from Lorraine”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Lorraine for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 143 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #39 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,043, with 238 babies.

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