Total births
1,157
Girls' name · since 1903
Lorayne
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 1,157 babies named Lorayne, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,157
- total births
- 1903–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Lorayne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,157 have been recorded since 1903.
Lorayne has 1,157 recorded births among girls since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2022.
- 1,157 total births
- 1903–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,157 girls have been named Lorayne since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,157
- total births
- 1903–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Lorayne was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
64 babies were named Lorayne in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Lorayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorayne's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorayne at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Lorayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2022
- Peak year (1922)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Lorayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorayne's strongest decade.
434 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Lorayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
221 births
- 1920s
1920s
434 births
- 1930s 109
1930s
109 births
- 1940s 123
1940s
123 births
- 1950s 124
1950s
124 births
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 434 births (38% of all-time use).
How Lorayne 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 Lorayne's total volume
Lorayne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorayne by state
Where Lorayne concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 119 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 91 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 55 | 4.8% |
| #4 | California | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #5 | New York | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Texas | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 7 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Lorayne's total US births 10.3%
Even split
119 of 1,157 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorayne? ▼
1,157 babies have been named Lorayne since 1903. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1922 with 64 births.
When was Lorayne most popular? ▼
Lorayne was most popular in the 1920s decade with 434 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Lorayne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorayne are Illinois (119 births), Minnesota (91 births), Wisconsin (55 births).
How long has the name Lorayne been used? ▼
Records for Lorayne go back to 1903, giving 120 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Lorayne? ▼
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 Lorayne's data
- Lorayne's decade-level peak was the 1920s (434 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Loraynes (119 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 Lorayne
Nearby Names Like Lorayne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorayne
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 Lorayne side by side: Lorayne vs Lori Lorayne vs Lorraine Lorayne vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1903–2022 (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. "Lorayne: Baby Name Since 1903 - 1,157 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorayne. 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 Lorayne 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.