Lorraine
girl name#1043 in 2025Lorraine entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #39 in 1928, ranks #1043 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1043
rank today
#39
peak (1928)
238
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #807 |
| 1890s | #449 |
| 1900s | #268 |
| 1910s | #141 |
| 1920s | #53 |
| 1930s | #68 |
| 1940s | #93 |
| 1950s | #121 |
| 1960s | #177 |
| 1970s | #347 |
| 1980s | #509 |
| 1990s | #931 |
| 2000s | #1644 |
| 2010s | #1763 |
| 2020s | #1312 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lorraine has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 96,000 people named Lorraine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lorraine alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lorraine in 2025?
- Lorraine ranks #1043 among US girl names in 2025, with 238 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lorraine most popular?
- Lorraine peaked in 1928, reaching #39 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lorraine with classmates?
- Lorraine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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