How Many People Are Named Lorraine?

210,603

people in the United States are named Lorraine

1 in 1,590 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#373

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0629%

Of US population

Peak Year

1928

6,005 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: lə-RAYN
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the name of a region in France, originally meaning "kingdom of LOTHAR". Lothar was a Frankish king, the great-grandson of Charlemagne, whose realm was in the part of France that is now called Lorraine, or in German Lothringen (from Latin Lothari regnum). As a given name, it has been used in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century, perhaps due to its similar sound with Laura. It became popular after World War I when the region was in the news, as it was contested between Germany and France.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 81.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,355
2.1%
Adult (30–60) 22,623
10.7%
Senior (>60) 183,625
87.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 33,623
Illinois 17,232
California 16,696
Pennsylvania 16,427
Massachusetts 12,776
New Jersey 11,358
Michigan 9,392
Minnesota 9,175
Wisconsin 8,989
Connecticut 4,634

💡 Fun Facts About "Lorraine"

  • 157 babies were named Lorraine in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1928
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in New York

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