How Many People Are Named Lorn?

Complete statistics for the name Lorn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lorn
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Lorn is a very rare male name, with only 334 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 989,305 Americans. The majority of those named Lorn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~194
Living in US
1 in 1,708,501
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lorne
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Mature Reserved Thoughtful
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,660
Worldwide Bearers
#142,212
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,308
🇨🇦 Canada
119
🇬🇧 Scotland
40
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
38
🇰🇭 Cambodia
37
🇵🇭 Philippines
15
🇦🇸 American Samoa
11
🇬🇧 England
10
🇺🇬 Uganda
8
🇮🇳 India
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
334 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
157
Would be 30–60 (20%)
643
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 805 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lorn Through the Generations

Lorn has been a stable name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 22 births. Today, there are 334 people named Lorn in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew towards the older generation reflects the name's classic, old-school nature, as it's less commonly given to younger children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Missouri 5

✨ Similar Names to Lorn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lorn's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Lorn

How Many People Have the Name Lorn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 194 people in the United States currently share the name Lorn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lorn a Common or Rare Name?

Lorn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lorn Mean?

Lorn means "creative variant of Lorne" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lorn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Lorn Most Popular?

The name Lorn reached peak popularity in 1921, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lorn?

Approximately 194 people named Lorn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,708,501 Americans.

Is Lorn a rare name?

Lorn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lorn mean?

Lorn means "creative variant of Lorne" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Lorn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lorn are male and 0% are female.

When was Lorn most popular?

Lorn peaked in 1921 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US194
All-Time Births194
1 in X1 in 1,708,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1921
World Rank#142,212
Male %100%
Female %0%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.