unisex name
Lorde
LORD (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 42
Lorde is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 26% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 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 2018, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2014.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lorde Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Lorde?
In 2023, Lorde 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 Lorde
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lorde Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lorde over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lorde
- English LORD
Sibling Names for Lorde
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lorde — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lorde
How popular is the name Lorde?
In 2023, Lorde 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 Lorde a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorde is used for both girls and boys. About 26% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lorde?
Lorde has 1 syllable.
When was Lorde most popular?
Lorde peaked in 2018, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.