Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorilynn since 1959
Babies named Lorilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorilynn's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorilynn is a distinctly American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1959. It reached its peak popularity in 1971, reflecting the era's fondness for compound names formed by blending two existing names. This name did not rank in the top 1000 in its peak year or any year, indicating it was always a rare choice. Since the 1970s, its usage has remained sparse and stable, never achieving widespread adoption. The name carries the meanings of its components: 'bay laurel' from Lori and 'lake' from Lynn, giving it a gentle, natural feel. With no top state concentrations, Lorilynn has never been regionally dominant and remains a unique, nostalgic choice for parents seeking a name from this period.
Lorilynn is a compound name created in the mid-20th century, blending Lori (a diminutive of Lorraine, ultimately derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'bay laurel') with Lynn (from a Welsh word for 'lake' or 'pool'). This type of construction was especially popular in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting a trend of combining family names or fashionable syllables. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1959 and saw its peak usage in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lynnie, Lora
Sibling names for Lorilynn
Names that share Lorilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
