Total births
805
Boys' name · since 1900
Lorn
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 805 babies named Lorn, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 805
- total births
- 1900–2003
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Lorn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 805 recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorn has been recorded 805 times among boys since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 2003.
- 805 total births
- 1900–2003 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
805 boys have been named Lorn since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2003.
- 805
- total births
- 1900–2003
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Lorn was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
22 babies were named Lorn in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lorn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lorn splits its recorded history at 1949: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1905 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lorn at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Lorn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2003
- Peak year (1921)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Lorn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorn's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Lorn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
171 births
- 1930s
1930s
119 births
- 1940s
1940s
100 births
- 1950s
1950s
102 births
- 1960s
1960s
105 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 171 births (21% of all-time use).
How Lorn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lorn's total volume
Lorn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lorn by state
Where Lorn concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.6% |
Missouri share of Lorn's total US births 0.6%
5 of 805 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorn? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 805 babies named Lorn. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 22 births.
When was Lorn most popular? ▼
Lorn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lorn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorn are Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Lorn been used? ▼
Records for Lorn go back to 1900, giving 104 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Lorn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lorenzo, Loren, Lorin, Lorne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lorn's data
- Lorn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (171 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.
- Missouri records the most Lorns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Lorn
Nearby Names Like Lorn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorn
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Loren Boy
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Lorin Boy
#10955 4,729 births
Lorne Boy
#10991 4,302 births
Loran Boy
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Compare Lorn side by side: Lorn vs Lorenzo Lorn vs Loren Lorn vs Lorin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1900–2003 (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. "Lorn: Baby Name Since 1900 - 805 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorn. 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 Lorn 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.