How Many People Are Named Lorna?
Complete statistics for the name Lorna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorna, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 19,152 Americans, making it quite unique. With an estimated 17,230 people named Lorna living today, it's clear this name has a special charm. Interestingly, most Lornas are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 28,497 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: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorna Through the Generations
Lorna peaked in popularity in 1957 with 758 births, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name. Today, the name's trend shows a slow decline, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards older individuals, with 80% of Lornas being over 60, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lorna
Lorna is a feminine given name. The name is said to have been coined by R. D. Blackmore for the heroine of his novel Lorna Doone, which appeared in 1869. Blackmore appears to have derived this name from the Scottish placename Lorn/Lorne. In the U.S., according to the 1990 census, the name ranks 572 of 4275, and as a surname, Lorna ranks 62296 out of 88799. National Lorna day is held annually on 30 April. It originally started in Staffordshire but is now recognised worldwide.…
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Other names sharing Lorna's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Lorna
How Many People Have the Name Lorna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,230 people in the United States currently share the name Lorna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,152 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorna a Common or Rare Name?
Lorna 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorna Most Popular?
The name Lorna reached peak popularity in 1957, with 758 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Lorna?
Approximately 17,230 people named Lorna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28,497. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,152 Americans.
Is Lorna a rare name?
Lorna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,152 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorna mean?
The meaning and origin of Lorna are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lorna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorna are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorna most popular?
Lorna peaked in 1957 with 758 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.