How Many People Are Named Lorne?
Complete statistics for the name Lorne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorne is a very rare male name, with only 3,098 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 106,533 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity back in 1965 with 188 births, and now it's slowly declining, but still feels like a classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 4,347 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorne Through the Generations
Lorne has been around for decades, with its peak year being 1965 when 188 babies were given this name. Today, there are 3,098 people named Lorne living in the United States, with most of them over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to an older generation. The age distribution shows 309 under-30, 1,967 aged 30-60, and 2,071 over 60, suggesting that while the name is becoming less common, it remains a cherished choice among certain communities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorne's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Lorne
How Many People Have the Name Lorne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 166 people in the United States currently share the name Lorne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,996,682 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorne a Common or Rare Name?
Lorne 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 Lorne in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Lorne Most Popular?
The name Lorne reached peak popularity in 1965, with 188 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 Lorne?
Approximately 166 people named Lorne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 166. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,996,682 Americans.
Is Lorne a rare name?
Lorne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,996,682 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorne mean?
The meaning and origin of Lorne are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lorne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Lorne are male and 1% are female.
When was Lorne most popular?
Lorne peaked in 1965 with 188 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.