Lorraine
Lorraine is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the region of Lorraine; land of Lothar.
Origin and history
Lorraine originates as a French place name derived from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, meaning 'land of Lothar'. Though predominantly used as a feminine name in the United States, it historically saw limited use as a masculine name in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, masculine usage is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
935 babies in the United States have been named Lorraine since 1880. It ranks #3744 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (33.3 %)
- IL (19.3 %)
- KS (19.3 %)
- NY (19.3 %)
- IA (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 259 |
| 1930-1940 | 225 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Lori, Lorie, Rainie
Fun facts
- The name directly references Lorraine, a historical region in northeastern France bordering Germany.
- Over 900 male births were recorded under the name Lorraine in the U.S. during the 20th century.