Total births
8,022
Girls' name · since 1942
Lorri
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 8,022 babies named Lorri, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 8,022
- total births
- 1942–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Lorri is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 8,022 have been recorded since 1942.
Social Security Administration records show Lorri recorded 8,022 times among girls since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1996.
- 8,022 total births
- 1942–1996 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
8,022 girls have been named Lorri since 1942, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1996.
- 8,022
- total births
- 1942–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Lorri was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
676 babies were named Lorri in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Lorri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorri's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 676, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorri at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Lorri popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1996
- Peak year (1961)
- 676
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Lorri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lorri's strongest decade.
4,564 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Lorri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 55
1940s
55 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,964 births
- 1960s
1960s
4,564 births
- 1970s 1,143
1970s
1,143 births
- 1980s 233
1980s
233 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 4,564 births (57% of all-time use).
How Lorri 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 Lorri's total volume
Lorri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorri by state
Where Lorri concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 811 | 10.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 464 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 462 | 5.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 420 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 368 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 367 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Texas | | 324 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 242 | 3.0% |
California share of Lorri's total US births 10.1%
Even split
811 of 8,022 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Lorri appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorri? ▼
8,022 babies have been named Lorri since 1942. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1961 with 676 births.
When was Lorri most popular? ▼
Lorri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 4,564 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Lorri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorri are California (811 births), New York (464 births), Michigan (462 births).
How long has the name Lorri been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lorri since 1942 -- 55 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Lorri? ▼
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 Lorri's data
- Lorri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (4,564 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorris (811 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 Lorri
Nearby Names Like Lorri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorri
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 Lorri side by side: Lorri vs Lori Lorri vs Lorraine Lorri vs Loretta
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, 1942–1996 (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. "Lorri: Baby Name Since 1942 - 8,022 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorri. 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 Lorri 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.