Holding steady.
Popularity of Loran since 1880
Babies named Loran per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loran's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 23 |
| 1890s | 0 | 40 |
| 1900s | 0 | 80 |
| 1910s | 0 | 418 |
| 1920s | 0 | 609 |
| 1930s | 0 | 539 |
| 1940s | 0 | 553 |
| 1950s | 50 | 453 |
| 1960s | 92 | 403 |
| 1970s | 58 | 209 |
| 1980s | 183 | 171 |
| 1990s | 243 | 103 |
| 2000s | 159 | 63 |
| 2010s | 32 | 39 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Loran is a rare unisex name that saw its peak usage in 1902, though it never entered the top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. The name is often considered a variant of Loren or a short form of Lorraine, both of which have clearer etymological roots. Loran's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Loran is a rare given name that likely emerged as a variant of Loren or Laurence, or as a short form of Lorraine. Its use peaked in the early 20th century but has since declined, remaining uncommon.
“Loran” around the world
Where Loran lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Loran
Names that share Loran's style, for a brother or sister.
