A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lorrie since 1917
Babies named Lorrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 453 |
| 1950s | 4,335 |
| 1960s | 8,235 |
| 1970s | 3,063 |
| 1980s | 596 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Lorrie first entered U.S. birth records in 1917, but its peak popularity came in 1963, when the name reached its highest rank. After a long decline, Lorrie has been on a modest upward trajectory since 2011, though it remains a rare choice. In 2025, the name ranked 11,932nd, with approximately 1 in every 229,610 female newborns receiving it. The name's revival in the 2010s mirrors a broader trend of mid-century names returning to favor, but Lorrie has not yet reached the numbers of its heyday. It has no strong regional concentration, appearing sporadically across the United States.
Lorrie is a diminutive or variant of Lori, itself a short form of Laura or Lorraine. Laura derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel', a symbol of victory and honor. Lorraine, on the other hand, is a French place name from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia. The spelling 'Lorrie' emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a feminine variant of the name Larry.
Where Lorrie 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lor, Lori
Sibling names for Lorrie
Names that share Lorrie's style, for a brother or sister.
