Total births
1,701
Unisex name · since 1903
Loris
Loris has 1,701 recorded births since 1903 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1935 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,701
- total births
- 1903–2019
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,701 girls have been named Loris since 1903, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Loris recorded 1,701 times among girls since 1903, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2019.
- 1,701 total births
- 1903–2019 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,701 girls have been named Loris since 1903, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,701
- total births
- 1903–2019
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Loris was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
64 babies were named Loris in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Loris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Loris splits its recorded history at 1949: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1903 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Loris at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Loris popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2019
- Peak year (1935)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Loris popularity over time - boys
579 total births recorded since 1912 (Loris as boys' name)
Loris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Loris's strongest decade.
387 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Loris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
155 births
- 1920s
1920s
366 births
- 1930s
1930s
387 births
- 1940s
1940s
243 births
- 1950s
1950s
250 births
- 1960s 135
1960s
135 births
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 387 births (23% of all-time use).
How Loris 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 Loris's total volume
Loris vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Loris by state
Where Loris concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 8 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Loris's total US births 1.6%
Even split
27 of 1,701 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loris? ▼
Loris has been given to 1,701 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 64 babies were born in 1935, its single highest year.
When was Loris most popular? ▼
Loris was most popular in the 1930s decade with 387 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Loris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loris are California (27 births), Illinois (21 births), Michigan (10 births).
Is Loris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Loris is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,701 births, and as a boy's name it has 579 births.
How long has the name Loris been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Loris since 1903 -- 117 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Loris? ▼
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 Loris's data
- Loris's decade-level peak was the 1930s (387 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Loriss (27 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 Loris
Nearby Names Like Loris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loris
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 Loris side by side: Loris vs Lori Loris vs Lorraine Loris vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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Lorianne #8522
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1,702 births · Peak 2010
Pippa #2476
1,702 births · Peak 2014
Zamira #1539
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Ambrosia #11159
1,700 births · Peak 1981
Lasonya
1,700 births · Peak 1971
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, 1903–2019 (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. "Loris: Baby Name Since 1903 - 1,701 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loris. 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 Loris 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.