Loraine
Every Loraine since 1883 — 17,624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loraine
Loraine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,173 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 17,624 American babies have been named Loraine. Its peak came in 1922, when 439 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loraine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loraine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,173 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,822 | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,709 | — | — |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,368 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,563 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,093 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,566 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,158 | — | — |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,952 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,901 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,840 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,769 | — | — |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,157 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,031 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,653 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,088 | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,923 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,260 | — | — |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,042 | — | — |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,647 | — | — |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,539 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,396 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,469 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,802 | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,296 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,339 | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,346 | — | — |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,991 | — | — |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,382 | — | — |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,968 | — | — |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 1970 | 93 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 1965 | 132 | #872 | — | — |
| 1960 | 220 | #687 | — | — |
| 1955 | 218 | #631 | — | — |
| 1950 | 181 | #634 | — | — |
| 1945 | 221 | #487 | — | — |
| 1940 | 161 | #543 | 5 | #3,745 |
| 1935 | 211 | #445 | 7 | #3,140 |
| 1930 | 335 | #369 | 8 | #3,179 |
| 1925 | 421 | #325 | 13 | #2,383 |
| 1920 | 389 | #330 | 17 | #2,013 |
| 1915 | 296 | #344 | 21 | #1,537 |
| 1910 | 111 | #370 | — | — |
| 1905 | 60 | #433 | — | — |
| 1900 | 42 | #519 | — | — |
| 1895 | 26 | #602 | — | — |
| 1890 | 18 | #630 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loraine in 2025?
Loraine ranked #5,173 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loraine?
17,624 babies have been named Loraine in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loraine most popular?
Loraine peaked in 1922, when 439 newborns received the name.
Is Loraine a boy or girl name?
Loraine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loraine rising or falling?
Loraine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.