girls' name · peaked 1979

Lorien

Every Lorien since 1917 — 957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#11,512
among girls
Babies in 2025
17
named Lorien
Peak year
1979
41 babies
All-time total
957
since 1917

The story of Lorien

Lorien is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,512 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1917, 957 American babies have been named Lorien. Its peak came in 1979, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Lorien stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lorien 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 8 #11,512 9 #8,657
2024 6 #14,538 5 #13,463
2023 10 #10,038 5 #13,405
2022 5 #16,737
2021 5 #16,717 8 #9,355
2020 5 #16,549 6 #11,444
2019 11 #9,488
2018 10 #10,259
2017 9 #11,246
2016 12 #9,199
2015 11 #9,892
2014 8 #12,620
2013 13 #8,855
2012 5 #18,467
2011 7 #14,208
2010 11 #10,202
2009 19 #6,963
2008 13 #9,305
2007 17 #7,611
2006 20 #6,506
2005 21 #5,931
2004 32 #4,344
2003 36 #3,846
2002 27 #4,574
2001 15 #7,180
2000 14 #7,407
1995 8 #10,129
1990 12 #7,137
1985 18 #4,370
1980 41 #2,376
1975 12 #5,022
1970 24 #2,897
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lorien in 2025?

Lorien ranked #11,512 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Lorien?

957 babies have been named Lorien in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lorien most popular?

Lorien peaked in 1979, when 41 newborns received the name.

Is Lorien a boy or girl name?

Lorien is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lorien rising or falling?

Lorien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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