Laraine
Laraine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Lotharingia; belonging to the kingdom of Lothair.
Origin and history
Laraine is a variant of Lorraine, derived from the name of the French region named after Lothair I. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a softer phonetic spelling. Today, it remains a traditional and rare name for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,478 babies in the United States have been named Laraine since 1880. It ranks #3007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2078.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.8 %)
- PA (12.4 %)
- NJ (11.6 %)
- CA (11 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 196 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,534 |
| 1950-1960 | 863 |
| 1960-1970 | 338 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Laraine
- Laraine Day: Actress, Television Host
- Laraine Newman: Comedian, Actress
Nicknames
Laine, Rainie, Lori
Fun facts
- Laraine emerged in English-speaking countries as a creative spelling variant of the regional name Lorraine.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.