Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorane since 1908
Babies named Lorane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorane is a delicate and uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1908. Its peak year was 1920, when it saw modest use, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable over the decades, with no recorded use in recent years, according to data through 2025. Lorane is most likely an English variant of Lorraine, drawing on the romantic association with the French region. Parents who choose Lorane today are often drawn to its vintage charm and soft, feminine sound, making it a distinctive alternative to more familiar names like Lorraine or Laura.
Lorane is likely a variant of the name Lorraine, which refers to the region in France. Lorraine itself derives from the Latin Lotharingia, meaning 'kingdom of Lothair.' The name Lorraine gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, and Lorane emerged as a simplified spelling variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Rane, Lora
Sibling names for Lorane
Names that share Lorane's style, for a brother or sister.
