Lori Girl

Popularity: #830 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOHR-ee /ˈlɔːri/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: laurel; English: short form of Lorraine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lori is derived from the Latin name "Laurentius," which means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The root of Laurentius is "laurus," meaning "laurel," a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.

The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "Laurent," and eventually to English as "Laurie" and "Lori." The diminutive form "Lori" emerged in the mid-20th century, often used as a standalone name or as a short form of names like Lorraine or Laurel. Historically, the name has been associated with several notable figures.

Saint Laurence, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, is one of the most prominent bearers of the name. His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is often depicted with a grill, symbolizing his martyrdom.

The name gained further recognition through literary and cultural references, particularly during the Renaissance when the laurel wreath became a symbol of poetic and artistic achievement, reinforcing the name's connotations of honor and distinction. Culturally, the name Lori has resonated in various contexts, often symbolizing victory and triumph due to its association with laurel.

The laurel tree was sacred to Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry, further embedding the name within a rich tapestry of artistic and intellectual heritage. The name's soft phonetics and melodic quality have contributed to its appeal, making it a favored choice in various cultures.

Overall, Lori encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural symbolism, rooted in ancient traditions that celebrate achievement and honor.

Famous people named Lori

In this section, you will find notable people named Lori. 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 Lori who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lori who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lori Loughlin is an actress best known for Full House, When Calls the Heart, and the Hallmark Channel movies.

Lori Greiner is an entrepreneur and television personality best known for Shark Tank and her inventions in home and kitchen products.

Lori Petty is an actress and director best known for A League of Their Own, Tank Girl, and Orange Is the New Black.

Lori Anderson is a performance artist and musician best known for her work in multimedia art and the song O Superman.

Lori McKenna is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Bittertown, Lorraine, and The Bird & The Rifle.

Fictional characters named Lori

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Lori Grimes is a fictional character from the comic book series and TV show The Walking Dead. She is the wife of Rick Grimes and plays a significant role in the survival of her family during the zombie apocalypse.

Lori Loud is a fictional character from the animated television series The Loud House. She is the oldest sister of Lincoln Loud and is known for her teenage attitude and relationship dynamics with her siblings.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lori, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lori. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lori was first seen in the United States in 1924.

Lori has ranked as high as #28 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Lori has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lori 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 Lori was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Lori.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 118 0 118
2024 141 0 141
2023 157 0 157
2022 165 0 165
2021 128 0 128
2020 123 0 123
2019 126 0 126
2018 140 0 140
2017 129 0 129
2016 144 0 144
2015 135 0 135
2014 129 0 129
2013 115 0 115
2012 101 0 101
2011 117 0 117
2010 111 0 111
2009 135 0 135
2008 142 0 142
2007 179 0 179
2006 135 0 135
2005 226 0 226
2004 189 0 189
2003 207 0 207
2002 183 0 183
2001 233 0 233
2000 255 0 255
1999 284 0 284
1998 308 0 308
1997 304 0 304
1996 345 0 345
1995 394 0 394
1994 524 0 524
1993 556 0 556
1992 642 0 642
1991 736 0 736
1990 852 0 852
1989 986 0 986
1988 1,097 7 1,090
1987 1,180 9 1,171
1986 1,471 5 1,466
1985 1,796 5 1,791
1984 2,087 8 2,079
1983 2,533 13 2,520
1982 2,987 9 2,978
1981 3,490 11 3,479
1980 4,100 15 4,085
1979 4,446 14 4,432
1978 4,653 22 4,631
1977 5,083 11 5,072
1976 5,873 24 5,849
1975 6,671 21 6,650
1974 7,990 30 7,960
1973 8,501 29 8,472
1972 9,462 28 9,434
1971 11,871 42 11,829
1970 13,488 40 13,448
1969 14,059 39 14,020
1968 13,149 23 13,126
1967 13,597 33 13,564
1966 14,715 44 14,671
1965 15,738 43 15,695
1964 18,662 38 18,624
1963 23,947 48 23,899
1962 22,444 49 22,395
1961 21,924 48 21,876
1960 18,737 47 18,690
1959 15,061 29 15,032
1958 13,057 25 13,032
1957 8,984 20 8,964
1956 7,159 14 7,145
1955 4,981 5 4,976
1954 3,445 5 3,440
1953 1,792 0 1,792
1952 972 0 972
1951 531 0 531
1950 186 0 186
1949 178 0 178
1948 136 0 136
1947 105 0 105
1946 88 0 88
1945 53 0 53
1944 55 0 55
1943 51 0 51
1942 53 0 53
1941 40 0 40
1940 35 0 35
1939 28 0 28
1938 20 0 20
1937 17 0 17
1936 14 0 14
1935 9 0 9
1934 6 0 6
1933 8 0 8
1932 5 0 5
1931 6 0 6
1930 13 0 13
1929 7 0 7
1927 8 0 8
1926 5 0 5
1925 5 0 5
1924 6 0 6

Top States for Lori (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 15
17%
CA 14
16%
OH 12
14%
TX 10
11%
NY 8
9%
IN 7
8%
NC 6
7%
SC 5
6%
GA 5
6%
MO 5
6%