Declining since 1985, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Lorie since 1908
Babies named Lorie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 328 |
| 1950s | 3,466 |
| 1960s | 10,619 |
| 1970s | 5,292 |
| 1980s | 1,265 |
| 1990s | 338 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Lorie saw its peak popularity in 1963, when it ranked among the more common names, but has since declined steadily. Since 1985, its usage has been falling, and by 2025 it became quite uncommon, with only about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1908, indicative of its mid-century peak. Though not currently among the top names, Lorie retains a nostalgic charm associated with the 1960s.
Lorie is likely a diminutive or variant of Laura, which derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'. Alternatively, it may be a spelling variant of Lori, a name that gained popularity in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by Lorraine or the phonetic appeal of the 'lor' sound. It emerged as an independent given name in English-speaking countries in the early 1900s.
Where Lorie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lorie” around the world
Where Lorie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lor, Lolo, Ri
Sibling names for Lorie
Names that share Lorie's style, for a brother or sister.
