Total births
938
Girls' name · since 1910
Lorrine
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 938 babies named Lorrine, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 938
- total births
- 1910–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
938 girls have been named Lorrine since 1910, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorrine has been recorded 938 times among girls since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1910 to 1984.
- 938 total births
- 1910–1984 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
938 girls have been named Lorrine since 1910, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1984.
- 938
- total births
- 1910–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lorrine was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
26 babies were named Lorrine in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Lorrine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorrine's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1910, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorrine at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Lorrine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1984
- Peak year (1927)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Lorrine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lorrine's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lorrine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 62
1910s
62 births
- 1920s
1920s
178 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
138 births
- 1950s
1950s
168 births
- 1960s
1960s
155 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 178 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lorrine 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 Lorrine's total volume
Lorrine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorrine by state
Where Lorrine concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
Virginia share of Lorrine's total US births 0.6%
Even split
6 of 938 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorrine? ▼
Lorrine has been given to 938 babies in the U.S. since 1910, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 26 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Lorrine most popular? ▼
Lorrine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Lorrine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorrine are Virginia (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Lorrine been used? ▼
Records for Lorrine go back to 1910, giving 75 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Lorrine? ▼
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 Lorrine's data
- Lorrine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Virginia records the most Lorrines (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Lorrine
Nearby Names Like Lorrine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorrine
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 Lorrine side by side: Lorrine vs Lori Lorrine vs Lorraine Lorrine 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, 1910–1984 (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. "Lorrine: Baby Name Since 1910 - 938 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorrine. 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 Lorrine 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.