Lorine
Lorine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lorine is a classic feminine name derived from the Latin Laura, which refers to the laurel tree or crown. It was most popular in the United States during the early to mid-20th century and has become quite rare in modern usage. Today, it offers a vintage alternative to more common names like Lori or Lauren.
Popularity in the United States
8,750 babies in the United States have been named Lorine since 1880. It ranks #1789 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.9 %)
- AL (10.8 %)
- MS (10 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- TN (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 92 |
| 1900-1910 | 316 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,421 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,438 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,687 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,180 |
| 1950-1960 | 708 |
| 1960-1970 | 539 |
| 1970-1980 | 211 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Lorine
- Lorine Niedecker: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Lori, Lorie
Fun facts
- Lorine developed as an elaborated diminutive form of Laura or Lori, popularized in the early 1900s.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the 1910s through the 1930s.