Total births
636
Girls' name · since 1913
Lorrain
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 636 babies named Lorrain, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 636
- total births
- 1913–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Lorrain is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 636 have been recorded since 1913.
Lorrain has 636 recorded births among girls since 1913, 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 1913 to 1990.
- 636 total births
- 1913–1990 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
636 girls have been named Lorrain since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1990.
- 636
- total births
- 1913–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Lorrain was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
22 babies were named Lorrain in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lorrain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorrain's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorrain at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lorrain popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1990
- Peak year (1921)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Lorrain popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1919 (Lorrain as boys' name)
Lorrain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorrain's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Lorrain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 33
1910s
33 births
- 1920s
1920s
161 births
- 1930s
1930s
89 births
- 1940s
1940s
76 births
- 1950s
1950s
105 births
- 1960s
1960s
115 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 161 births (25% of all-time use).
How Lorrain 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 Lorrain's total volume
Lorrain vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorrain by state
Where Lorrain concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
New York share of Lorrain's total US births 0.9%
6 of 636 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorrain? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 636 babies named Lorrain. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 22 births.
When was Lorrain most popular? ▼
Lorrain was most popular in the 1920s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lorrain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorrain are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Lorrain been used? ▼
Records for Lorrain go back to 1913, giving 78 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Lorrain? ▼
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 Lorrain's data
- Lorrain's decade-level peak was the 1920s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lorrains (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Lorrain
Nearby Names Like Lorrain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorrain
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 Lorrain side by side: Lorrain vs Lori Lorrain vs Lorraine Lorrain vs Loretta
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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, 1913–1990 (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. "Lorrain: Baby Name Since 1913 - 636 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorrain. 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 Lorrain 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.