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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOH-ree /lɔːˈriː/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: laurel; English: derived from Laura
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Loree is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," which historically symbolizes victory and honor. The term evolved through various languages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "laurier," and eventually into Middle English as "lorelle" or "lore." The name Loree likely emerged as a diminutive or variant form of names such as Laura or Loretta, which are directly linked to the laurel tree and its associations with triumph and achievement.
Historically, the laurel wreath has been a significant symbol since ancient times, often awarded to victors in athletic competitions and military commanders in ancient Rome. The name Laura gained prominence in the early medieval period, particularly through the influence of Saint Laura, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who contributed to the name's religious and cultural significance.
The name was further popularized in literature, notably by the Italian poet Petrarch in the 14th century, who immortalized his muse, Laura, in his sonnets, thereby intertwining the name with themes of love and beauty. The evolution of Loree as a name reflects a broader cultural resonance with themes of honor and achievement, often associated with feminine strength and grace.
The use of laurel as a symbol of victory has persisted through the ages, making names related to it, such as Loree, carry connotations of success and distinction. As a diminutive form, Loree encapsulates the qualities of its root names while offering a unique identity, contributing to its enduring appeal across various cultures and eras.
Famous people named Loree
In this section, you will find notable people named Loree. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Loree who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Loree Rodkin is a jewelry designer best known for her celebrity clientele and unique designs.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loree was first seen in the United States in 1896.
Loree has ranked as high as #1040 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Texas, South Carolina, Michigan, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Loree has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Loree is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Loree was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Loree (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Loree.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1973 | 54 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1971 | 46 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1969 | 67 |
| 1968 | 86 |
| 1967 | 68 |
| 1966 | 74 |
| 1965 | 94 |
| 1964 | 84 |
| 1963 | 104 |
| 1962 | 93 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1960 | 82 |
| 1959 | 77 |
| 1958 | 61 |
| 1957 | 73 |
| 1956 | 79 |
| 1955 | 70 |
| 1954 | 54 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1945 | 25 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1937 | 28 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1924 | 50 |
| 1923 | 37 |
| 1922 | 46 |
| 1921 | 52 |
| 1920 | 49 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1917 | 39 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1914 | 29 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1910 | 26 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1896 | 7 |