Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorilyn since 1948
Babies named Lorilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 114 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorilyn is a mid-20th century compound name, first recorded in 1948. Its peak year was 1970, reflecting the era's fondness for blended feminine names like Lorilyn. The name's trajectory has remained stable, never achieving widespread popularity but maintaining a niche presence. While no states recorded it as top in any year, it fits a style of names like Carolynn and Sherilyn.
Lorilyn is a 20th-century coinage, combining elements of popular names Lori and Lyn. Lori itself is a diminutive of Lorraine, which traces to the French region of Lorraine. Lyn is a common suffix derived from names like Linda or Lynn. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1948 and saw modest use, peaking in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lyn, Lory
Variants: Lorilynn, Lorrie-Lyn, Lorilyne
Sibling names for Lorilyn
Names that share Lorilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
