Lorain
girl nameLorain entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1142 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1142
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1618 |
| 1910s | #1910 |
| 1920s | #1541 |
| 1930s | #2416 |
| 1940s | #2904 |
| 1950s | #3131 |
| 1960s | #4500 |
| 1970s | #7834 |
| 2000s | #17294 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Lorain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lorain alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lorain in 2025?
- Lorain is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lorain most popular?
- Lorain peaked in 1907, reaching #1142 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lorain with classmates?
- Lorain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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