Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorn since 1900
Babies named Lorn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorn's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 171 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Lorn has an intriguing Scottish heritage, derived from the historic region of Lorne in Argyllshire. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1900, though it has never been common. Lorn reached its peak year of usage in 1900, but even then it was extremely rare and has not been recorded recently due to the Social Security Administration's threshold for names given fewer than 5 times. The name is often considered a variant of Lorne, which is more widely recognized. Despite its low usage, Lorn carries a strong, place-based identity that appeals to parents seeking a unique Scottish name.
Lorn is a Scottish place name, an area in Argyllshire historically known as Lorne. It is often associated with the Gaelic 'Latharn' meaning 'a place of willows' or 'a pool'. The name also has connections to the legendary hero Lorn, a figure in Celtic mythology. It has been used as a given name primarily in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lorne
Sibling names for Lorn
Names that share Lorn's style, for a brother or sister.
