Total births
1,024
Unisex name · since 1900
Lorain
Lorain has 1,024 recorded births since 1900 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,024
- total births
- 1900–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Lorain is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,024 have been recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorain has been recorded 1,024 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2009.
- 1,024 total births
- 1900–2009 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,024 girls have been named Lorain since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,024
- total births
- 1900–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lorain was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
36 babies were named Lorain in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Lorain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorain's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorain at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Lorain popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2009
- Peak year (1928)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Lorain popularity over time - boys
213 total births recorded since 1913 (Lorain as boys' name)
Lorain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorain's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lorain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 38
1900s
38 births
- 1910s
1910s
144 births
- 1920s
1920s
295 births
- 1930s
1930s
135 births
- 1940s
1940s
119 births
- 1950s
1950s
145 births
- 1960s 112
1960s
112 births
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 295 births (29% of all-time use).
How Lorain compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lorain's total volume
Lorain vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorain by state
Where Lorain concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.5% |
Illinois share of Lorain's total US births 1.0%
Even split
10 of 1,024 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorain? ▼
1,024 babies have been named Lorain since 1900. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1928 with 36 births.
When was Lorain most popular? ▼
Lorain was most popular in the 1920s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Lorain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorain are Illinois (10 births), Ohio (6 births), Kentucky (5 births).
Is Lorain a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lorain is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,024 births, and as a boy's name it has 213 births.
How long has the name Lorain been used? ▼
Lorain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 110 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Lorain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lori, Lorraine, Loretta, Lora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lorain's data
- Lorain's decade-level peak was the 1920s (295 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lorains (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lorain
Nearby Names Like Lorain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorain
Lori Girl
#1524 341,911 births
Lorraine Girl
#1420 209,910 births
Loretta Girl
#677 177,564 births
Lora Girl
#3516 52,235 births
Lorena Girl
#1275 44,960 births
Compare Lorain side by side: Lorain vs Lori Lorain vs Lorraine Lorain vs Loretta
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lorain: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,024 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lorain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.