Total births
1,817
Girls' name · since 1894
Lorina
Since 1894, U.S. Social Security records show 1,817 babies named Lorina, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15358
- among girls today
- 1,817
- born since 1894
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lorina is the #15358 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,817 recorded since 1894.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorina has been recorded 1,817 times among girls since 1894, currently ranked #15358 nationally and more common than 13% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2025.
- #15358 among girls today
- 1,817 born since 1894
- 1980s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lorina is currently the #15358 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 1,817 born since 1894, peaking in the 1980s.
- #15358
- among girls today
- 1,817
- born since 1894
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Lorina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15358
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Lorina was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
38 babies were named Lorina in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
How Lorina compares
1,817 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Lorina's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lorina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,817 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lorina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorina's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1986
Current rank
#15,358
Active since
1894
Lorina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2025
- Peak year (1986)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 132 years of records
Lorina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lorina's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Lorina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 19
1890s
19 births
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
132 births
- 1920s
1920s
185 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
140 births
- 1950s
1950s
135 births
- 1960s
1960s
251 births
- 1970s
1970s
261 births
- 1980s
1980s
269 births
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 269 births (15% of all-time use).
How Lorina 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 Lorina's total volume
Lorina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorina by state
Where Lorina concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 181 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 141 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 40 | 2.2% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Lorina's total US births 10.0%
Even split
181 of 1,817 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorina? ▼
Since 1894, Social Security records show 1,817 babies named Lorina. Today it holds rank #15358 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 38 births.
When was Lorina most popular? ▼
Lorina was most popular in the 1980s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Lorina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorina are California (181 births), Texas (141 births), Louisiana (40 births).
How long has the name Lorina been used? ▼
Lorina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1894, spanning 132 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lorina? ▼
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 Lorina's data
- Lorina's decade-level peak was the 1980s (269 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorinas (181 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 Lorina
Nearby Names Like Lorina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorina
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 Lorina side by side: Lorina vs Lori Lorina vs Lorraine Lorina vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lorina
Laurene #15357
4,158 births · Peak 1954
Atlanta #15359
699 births · Peak 1995
Ilda #15356
1,522 births · Peak 1921
Haidee #15360
603 births · Peak 2011
Cinderella #15355
908 births · Peak 1922
Saima #15361
669 births · Peak 1998
Anise #15354
1,242 births · Peak 1992
Valera #15362
1,063 births · Peak 1919
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1894–2025 (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. "Lorina: #15358 Girls' Name - 1,817 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorina. 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 Lorina 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 July 2026.