A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lorina since 1894
Babies named Lorina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1986, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorina's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 132 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 140 |
| 1950s | 135 |
| 1960s | 251 |
| 1970s | 261 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Lorina is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1894, a time when many similar-sounding names like Cora and Nora were popular. It saw its peak usage in 1911, likely influenced by the fashion for feminine names ending in 'ina'. After a long period of decline, Lorina has been quietly rising in use since 2010, as parents gravitate toward vintage names with a melodic feel. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in 200,908 girls, reflecting its rarity. Though it never broke into the top 1,000, the name's revival in recent years suggests a renewed appreciation for its soft, elegant sound.
Lorina is a name of debated origin. It may have developed as a variant of Lora, a short form of Laura, or as a feminine form of the English surname Loring. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Laurina, the feminine diminutive of Latin Laurus, meaning 'laurel'. The name has been in use in the United States since the late 19th century, enjoying moderate popularity in the 1910s.
“Lorina” around the world
Where Lorina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lina, Rina
Sibling names for Lorina
Names that share Lorina's style, for a brother or sister.
