GirlEnglish origin

Lorraine: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A famous army from a storied French region.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1379
Peak
#39 in 1928

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1882: #86118821900: #30219001910: #21019101920: #7019201930: #4619301940: #9519401950: #10519501960: #13519601970: #26319701980: #43219801990: #65419902000: #121220002005: #197820052010: #232720102015: #172320152020: #13792020#1#2327

What Lorraine Means

Lorraine is a girl name of English origin. A famous army from a storied French region.

How Popular Lorraine Is

Lorraine currently ranks #1379 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1928. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Lorraine

  • Lorraine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1928.
  • Lorraine has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
  • Lorraine is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Lorraine

What does Lorraine mean?

Lorraine is a girl name of English origin. A famous army from a storied French region.

How popular is Lorraine?

Lorraine currently ranks #1379 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1928. It has held steady.

Where does Lorraine come from?

Lorraine comes from English roots. Lorraine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1928.

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