Loring
Loring is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Person from Lorraine (Lotharingia).
Origin and history
Loring is an English surname turned given name that traditionally means 'man from Lorraine'. It historically derived from the place name Lotharingia in medieval Europe. In the United States, it is a rare male name that saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,285 babies in the United States have been named Loring since 1880. It ranks #3419 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 168 |
| 1920-1930 | 274 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 188 |
| 1950-1960 | 198 |
| 1960-1970 | 129 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Loring
- Loring Smith: Actor
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Lotharingia, a realm named after Charlemagne's grandson, Lothair I.
- Like many traditional English names, Loring transitioned from a locational surname to a masculine given name.