Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorriane since 1919
Babies named Lorriane per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorriane's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorriane is a spelling variant of Lorraine, a name tied to the French region and ultimately derived from Lotharingia. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, and reached its peak in 1968, when it was most commonly given. While its trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, it has never been a top-ranked name, reflecting its consistent but modest use. The name carries a classic French elegance and is often associated with the generation of the 1960s, when it saw its highest frequency.
Lorriane is a variant spelling of Lorraine, derived from the French region of the same name. The region's name comes from the medieval Latin Lotharingia, meaning 'kingdom of Lothar', referring to Lothair II, a 9th-century Frankish king. The name was borne by French royalty and became common in the English-speaking world in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lorrie, Raine
Sibling names for Lorriane
Names that share Lorriane's style, for a brother or sister.
