girl's name
Lorrain
luh-RAYN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 686
Lorrain is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 5 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 1921, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lorrain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 89 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 115 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lorrain?
In 1990, Lorrain was given to 5 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.
Where Lorrain Is Used
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 Lorrain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lorrain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lorrain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lorrain
- English luh-RAYN
Sibling Names for Lorrain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lorrain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lorrain
How popular is the name Lorrain?
In 1990, Lorrain was given to 5 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 Lorrain a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorrain is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lorrain?
Lorrain has 2 syllables.
When was Lorrain most popular?
Lorrain peaked in 1921, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.