Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorisa since 1958
Babies named Lorisa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorisa's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorisa is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958. It never entered the top 1,000 rankings (its peak year was 1982), and as of 2025 it remains extremely uncommon, with fewer than five births recorded in recent years. The name is most likely a blend of the mid-century favorites Lori and Lisa, following the era's trend of combining familiar name elements into new formations. Its trajectory has been stable at a very low frequency for decades, indicating that Lorisa has remained a distinctive choice without ever gaining wide popularity. No recorded top states exist for this name, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country.
Lorisa is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular mid-20th-century names Lori (itself a diminutive of Lorraine) and Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958 and saw modest use during the 1970s and 1980s without ever ranking among the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 1982 when it was given to fewer than five girls. The name reflects a common pattern of combining familiar name elements to create a distinctive feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Risa, Lora
Sibling names for Lorisa
Names that share Lorisa's style, for a brother or sister.
