A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lorine since 1889
Babies named Lorine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 92 |
| 1900s | 316 |
| 1910s | 1,421 |
| 1920s | 2,438 |
| 1930s | 1,687 |
| 1940s | 1,180 |
| 1950s | 708 |
| 1960s | 539 |
| 1970s | 211 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lorine is a feminine name that saw its peak popularity in the 1920s, reaching rank 213 in 1922. After decades of decline, it disappeared from the top 1000 by the 1940s. However, recent data shows a slight revival: the trajectory has been rising since 2022. The name's first recorded use in the United States was in 1889, aligning with the late 19th-century trend for ornate -ine endings. While currently too rare to calculate a 1-in-N statistic, its periodic revival suggests it appeals to parents seeking an vintage, soft-sounding alternative to more common Laura or Lorraine.
Lorine is a feminine diminutive of Laura, which is derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'bay laurel'. The name Laura was popularized in medieval Europe through Saint Laura, a 9th-century Spanish martyr. Lorine emerged as an elaboration in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, following the fashion for -ine endings.
Where Lorine 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.
“Lorine” around the world
Where Lorine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Rina, Lora
Sibling names for Lorine
Names that share Lorine's style, for a brother or sister.
