Loraine
Loraine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the region of Lorraine; kingdom of Lothair.
Origin and history
Loraine is a variant spelling of Lorraine, a French region originally named after King Lothair I (Lotharingia). Historically popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century, it is now a rare given name for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
17,284 babies in the United States have been named Loraine since 1880. It ranks #1160 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1977.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.1 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 54 |
| 1890-1900 | 258 |
| 1900-1910 | 609 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,595 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,964 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,224 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,031 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,128 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,544 |
| 1970-1980 | 688 |
| 1980-1990 | 413 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Famous people named Loraine
- Loraine Wyman: Singer, Folklorist
Nicknames
Lori, Lorie, Rainie, Raine
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone from Lorraine, a region in northeastern France.
- Loraine saw its peak usage in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s before gradually declining.