Lorain Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationloh-RAN / lɔːˈræn

French; English

Meaning

French: laurel; English: from Lorraine

Historical & Cultural Background

Lorain is derived from the French name Lorraine, which refers to a region in northeastern France known for its historical significance. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures. In English-speaking countries, it has been adopted as a given name, often associated with the symbolism of laurel, representing victory and honor.

Trend Summary

The name Lorain has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

LorcanLorianLorenzoLorenLoraLorisLorenza

Variants

  • Loraine
  • Lorayne

International Variants

  • Loren (Italian)
  • Lorenzo (Spanish)

Famous people named Lorain

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Fictional characters named Lorain

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lorain was first seen in the United States in 1913. Lorain has ranked as high as #836 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lorain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lorain

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135
19148
191510
191610
191716
191814
191915
192014
192112
192213
19238
192413
19259
19269
19276
19285
19296
19315
19328
193311
19365
19375
19396