Holding steady.
Popularity of Loring since 1883
Babies named Loring per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loring's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 20 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 274 |
| 1930s | 185 |
| 1940s | 188 |
| 1950s | 198 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loring is a vintage name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1883, but it has always been rare. Its peak year came in 1896, when it saw its highest usage, though it never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, remaining a low-frequency choice. Without any top states or notable spikes, Loring offers a distinctive, surname-style option for parents seeking an uncommon name with a turn-of-the-century feel.
Loring is an English surname that began to be used as a given name in the late 19th century. The surname likely originates from a place name, possibly related to the Old English 'leorning' meaning 'learning,' but more probably from a Norman personal name. It saw modest use in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, with its peak popularity in 1896.
Sibling names for Loring
Names that share Loring's style, for a brother or sister.
