Loran
Loran is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel-crowned or from Laurentum.
Origin and history
Loran is a masculine variant of Lauren or Laurence, ultimately derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel-crowned'. Historically used as a moderate given name in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,714 babies in the United States have been named Loran since 1880. It ranks #2095 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- IL (11.6 %)
- IA (10.6 %)
- MO (9.9 %)
- IN (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 80 |
| 1910-1920 | 418 |
| 1920-1930 | 609 |
| 1930-1940 | 539 |
| 1940-1950 | 553 |
| 1950-1960 | 453 |
| 1960-1970 | 403 |
| 1970-1980 | 209 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Lor
Fun facts
- Loran developed as a simplified phonetic spelling of the classical name Laurence.
- The name saw its highest US popularity in the mid-20th century before dropping into very rare usage.