Lorin

Meaning & origin

Lorin is a unisex name first recorded in 1880, reaching its highest popularity in 1913, when it ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys. Since 1985 its usage has been falling, and it currently does not appear in the top 1,000 for either gender. The name's origin is unclear; it may be an English variant of Lauren or Lawrence, or a place name adopted as a given name. Lorin shares a phonetic similarity with names like Loren and Corinne, and has been used sparingly across the United States, though it never concentrated in any particular state. Its ambiguity in meaning and gender makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name outside mainstream trends.

Lorin is a name of uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of Lauren, the feminine form of Laurence, or a shortened form of Lawrence, both derived from the Roman surname Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy). Alternatively, it could be a place name used as a given name, such as the town of Lorin in several countries. It gained modest use as a unisex name in the United States, first recorded in 1880 and peaking in popularity in 1913.