Total births
1,118
Girls' name · since 1915
Lore
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,118 babies named Lore, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9614
- among girls today
- 1,118
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
1,118 babies have been named Lore since 1915, making it today's #9614 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lore has been recorded 1,118 times among girls since 1915, currently ranked #9614 nationally and more common than 46% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2024.
- #9614 among girls today
- 1,118 born since 1915
- 1960s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lore is currently the #9614 girls' name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 1,118 born since 1915, peaking in the 1960s.
- #9614
- among girls today
- 1,118
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Lore vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9614
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Lore was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
56 babies were named Lore in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
How Lore compares
1,118 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lore's all-time total is 193% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lore | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,118 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lore's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lore splits its recorded history at 1960: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lore at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1961
Current rank
#9,614
Active since
1915
Lore popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2024
- Peak year (1961)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Lore by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lore's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Lore births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 46
1920s
46 births
- 1930s 83
1930s
83 births
- 1940s 67
1940s
67 births
- 1950s
1950s
296 births
- 1960s
1960s
375 births
- 1970s 122
1970s
122 births
- 1980s 67
1980s
67 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 375 births (34% of all-time use).
How Lore 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 Lore's total volume
Lore vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lore by state
Where Lore concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 49 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 34 | 3.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 34 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.6% |
California share of Lore's total US births 4.4%
Even split
49 of 1,118 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lore? ▼
Lore has been given to 1,118 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9614 as of the latest data. 56 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Lore most popular? ▼
Lore was most popular in the 1960s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Lore most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lore are California (49 births), Illinois (34 births), New York (34 births).
How long has the name Lore been used? ▼
Records for Lore go back to 1915, giving 110 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Lore? ▼
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 Lore's data
- Lore's decade-level peak was the 1960s (375 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lores (49 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lore
Nearby Names Like Lore
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lore
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 Lore side by side: Lore vs Lori Lore vs Lorraine Lore vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lore
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, 1915–2024 (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. "Lore: #9614 Girls' Name - 1,118 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lore. 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 Lore 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.