Total births
1,024
Unisex name · since 1943
Lorry
Lorry has 1,024 recorded births since 1943 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,024
- total births
- 1943–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1,024 girls have been named Lorry since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lorry has been recorded 1,024 times among girls since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2013.
- 1,024 total births
- 1943–2013 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,024 girls have been named Lorry since 1943, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,024
- total births
- 1943–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Lorry was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
70 babies were named Lorry in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Lorry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lorry's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 70, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lorry at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Lorry popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2013
- Peak year (1960)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Lorry popularity over time - boys
221 total births recorded since 1915 (Lorry as boys' name)
Lorry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lorry's strongest decade.
414 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Lorry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 67
1940s
67 births
- 1950s
1950s
311 births
- 1960s
1960s
414 births
- 1970s 165
1970s
165 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 414 births (40% of all-time use).
How Lorry 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 Lorry's total volume
Lorry vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lorry by state
Where Lorry concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Lorry's total US births 5.2%
Even split
53 of 1,024 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorry? ▼
1,024 babies have been named Lorry since 1943. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1960 with 70 births.
When was Lorry most popular? ▼
Lorry was most popular in the 1960s decade with 414 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Lorry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorry are California (53 births), Illinois (22 births), New York (14 births).
Is Lorry a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lorry is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,024 births, and as a boy's name it has 221 births.
How long has the name Lorry been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lorry since 1943 -- 71 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Lorry? ▼
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 Lorry's data
- Lorry's decade-level peak was the 1960s (414 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorrys (53 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 Lorry
Nearby Names Like Lorry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorry
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 Lorry side by side: Lorry vs Lori Lorry vs Lorraine Lorry vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1943–2013 (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. "Lorry: Baby Name Since 1943 - 1,024 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorry. 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 Lorry 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.