How Many People Are Named Lorrain?
Complete statistics for the name Lorrain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorrain is a very rare female name, with only 314 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,050,728 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 22 births, and now it's mostly found among those over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 82All 646 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: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorrain Through the Generations
Lorrain has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1921 with 22 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with 87% of people named Lorrain being over 60 years old. The average age of someone named Lorrain is 82, indicating that it's a name that's become increasingly rare among younger generations, but still holds a special place for those who were born during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorrain's French place name roots
📄 About the Name Lorrain
How Many People Have the Name Lorrain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Lorrain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorrain a Common or Rare Name?
Lorrain 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 Lorrain Mean?
Lorrain means "creative variant of Lorraine" and comes from French place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorrain in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorrain Most Popular?
The name Lorrain 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 Lorrain?
Approximately 225 people named Lorrain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 225. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,473,108 Americans.
Is Lorrain a rare name?
Lorrain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorrain mean?
Lorrain means "creative variant of Lorraine" and comes from French place name origins.
Is Lorrain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorrain are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorrain most popular?
Lorrain 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.