boy's name
Loras
LOR-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 227
Loras is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1940, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Loras Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 21 |
How Popular Is Loras?
In 1964, Loras was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Loras
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Loras Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Loras over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Loras
- English LOR-us
Sibling Names for Loras
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Loras — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Loras
How popular is the name Loras?
In 1964, Loras was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Loras a girl's or a boy's name?
Loras is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Loras?
Loras has 2 syllables.
When was Loras most popular?
Loras peaked in 1940, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.