Lori
Lori is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel, or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lori originated as a diminutive or variant of Laura or Lauren, ultimately deriving from the Latin word for the laurel tree. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a familiar classic, though modern usage is significantly lower than its peak.
Popularity in the United States
341,911 babies in the United States have been named Lori since 1880. It ranks #109 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1311.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 31 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 794 |
| 1950-1960 | 56,070 |
| 1960-1970 | 176,560 |
| 1970-1980 | 77,777 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,645 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,945 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,884 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,247 |
| 2020-2029 | 832 |
Famous people named Lori
- Lori Loughlin: Actress
- Lori Petty: Actress, Director
- Lori Greiner: Entrepreneur, TV Personality
Fun facts
- Lori was a top-10 female name in the United States during the 1960s.
- Derived from the Latin 'laurus', the laurel wreath was historically used to crown victors and scholars.