Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorann since 1951
Babies named Lorann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorann is a rare American coinage that emerged in the early 1950s, first recorded in 1951. Its peak year came in 1961, when it likely saw fewer than five births nationally, and it has maintained a stable but extremely low level of use ever since. The name fits a mid-century pattern of combining familiar favorites like Lori and Ann, a formula that also produced variants such as Loriann and Lorianne. While Lorann never cracked the Social Security Administration's top 1000 list, its 1961 peak reflects a moment when compound names of this style were briefly fashionable. Today, Lorann remains a highly uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet intuitive name.
Lorann is a modern compound name, formed by blending Lori (a diminutive of Laura or Lorraine) with Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). It may also be a respelling of Lorraine, which derives from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, ultimately from the Germanic personal name Lothair. The name gained limited use in the United States from the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Ann, Lora
Sibling names for Lorann
Names that share Lorann's style, for a brother or sister.
