Lorri
Lorri is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel tree, victory, or honor.
Origin and history
Lorri is a feminine given name derived from Laura or Laurel, tracing back to the Latin word for the laurel tree. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a modern phonetic spelling variation of Lori or Laurie. While rare in recent years, it remains a familiar mid-century classic.
Popularity in the United States
8,022 babies in the United States have been named Lorri since 1880. It ranks #1868 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 55 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,964 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,564 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,143 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lorri
- Lorri Bauman: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Lorri emerged as a trendy double-'r' spelling variation of Lori during the mid-20th century in the United States.
- Like Laura, the name ultimately derives from the Latin 'laurus', referring to the laurel wreath awarded to scholars and victors in ancient Greco-Roman culture.