Lorne
Every Lorne since 1903 — 4,352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lorne
Lorne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,155 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 4,352 American babies have been named Lorne. Its peak came in 1965, when 188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Lorne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lorne 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,155 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,808 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,358 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,740 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,356 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,445 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,401 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,428 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,921 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,606 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,430 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,334 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,382 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,512 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,335 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,069 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,280 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,414 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,219 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,950 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,810 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,043 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,426 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,924 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,150 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,786 |
| 1990 | — | — | 42 | #1,860 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,705 | 53 | #1,325 |
| 1980 | — | — | 56 | #1,233 |
| 1975 | — | — | 49 | #1,221 |
| 1970 | — | — | 116 | #768 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,211 | 182 | #568 |
| 1960 | — | — | 49 | #1,127 |
| 1955 | — | — | 30 | #1,410 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,639 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,202 |
| 1940 | — | — | 25 | #1,351 |
| 1935 | — | — | 25 | #1,385 |
| 1930 | — | — | 31 | #1,293 |
| 1925 | — | — | 33 | #1,272 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,624 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,638 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,373 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lorne
- Lorne Greene Actor · 1915–1987
- Lorne Michaels Producer · b. 1944
- Lorne Balfe Musician · b. 1976
- Lorne Cardinal Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lorne in 2025?
Lorne ranked #13,155 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lorne?
4,352 babies have been named Lorne in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lorne most popular?
Lorne peaked in 1965, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Lorne a boy or girl name?
Lorne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lorne rising or falling?
Lorne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lorne?
Well-known people named Lorne include Lorne Greene (actor), Lorne Michaels (producer), Lorne Balfe (musician).