Lore
girl nameLore entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1499 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1499
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4542 |
| 1920s | #4109 |
| 1930s | #3230 |
| 1940s | #3609 |
| 1950s | #2140 |
| 1960s | #2105 |
| 1970s | #5294 |
| 1980s | #8492 |
| 1990s | #11807 |
| 2000s | #16815 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
| 2020s | #11731 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Lore are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lore alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lore in 2025?
- Lore is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lore most popular?
- Lore peaked in 1961, reaching #1499 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lore with classmates?
- Lore will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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