Lorie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOHR-ee /ˈlɔːri/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: laurel; English: short form of Loretta
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lorie is derived from the name Laura, which has its roots in the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was significant in ancient Rome, symbolizing victory and honor, as laurel wreaths were awarded to victors in athletic competitions and military commanders. The name Laura made its way into various languages, evolving through forms such as "Laurentia" in Latin and "Lorenza" in Italian, before being adapted into different cultures and languages.
In the medieval period, the name Laura gained prominence due to its association with the Italian poet Petrarch, who immortalized his beloved Laura in his sonnets during the 14th century. This literary connection contributed to the name's enduring appeal across Europe.
By the 19th century, Laura had become a popular name in English-speaking countries, leading to various diminutive forms, including Lorie, which emerged as a variant or affectionate form of Laura. Culturally, the name Lorie and its variants have been associated with themes of beauty and triumph, reflecting the characteristics of the laurel tree.
The name has also been linked to various saints, including Saint Laura, a 9th-century martyr, which further solidified its place in Christian tradition. The name's historical significance is reinforced by its appearances in literature and art, where it often symbolizes love and admiration, echoing the sentiments expressed by Petrarch.
Overall, Lorie represents a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, rooted in a rich historical context.
Famous people named Lorie
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Lorie Pester is a singer and actress best known for her albums Tendrement and Attitudes, and the television series Les Mystères de l'amour.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorie was first seen in the United States in 1908.
Lorie has ranked as high as #450 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Lorie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lorie 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 Lorie 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 Lorie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1994 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1993 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1992 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1991 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1990 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1989 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1988 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1987 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1986 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1985 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1984 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1983 | 140 | 0 | 140 |
| 1982 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1981 | 187 | 0 | 187 |
| 1980 | 228 | 0 | 228 |
| 1979 | 269 | 0 | 269 |
| 1978 | 268 | 0 | 268 |
| 1977 | 332 | 0 | 332 |
| 1976 | 391 | 0 | 391 |
| 1975 | 491 | 5 | 486 |
| 1974 | 576 | 0 | 576 |
| 1973 | 659 | 0 | 659 |
| 1972 | 682 | 0 | 682 |
| 1971 | 796 | 0 | 796 |
| 1970 | 840 | 7 | 833 |
| 1969 | 965 | 0 | 965 |
| 1968 | 866 | 0 | 866 |
| 1967 | 893 | 0 | 893 |
| 1966 | 962 | 6 | 956 |
| 1965 | 1,037 | 7 | 1,030 |
| 1964 | 1,119 | 6 | 1,113 |
| 1963 | 1,311 | 5 | 1,306 |
| 1962 | 1,264 | 7 | 1,257 |
| 1961 | 1,218 | 0 | 1,218 |
| 1960 | 1,021 | 6 | 1,015 |
| 1959 | 665 | 5 | 660 |
| 1958 | 609 | 5 | 604 |
| 1957 | 542 | 0 | 542 |
| 1956 | 431 | 0 | 431 |
| 1955 | 348 | 0 | 348 |
| 1954 | 319 | 6 | 313 |
| 1953 | 222 | 0 | 222 |
| 1952 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1951 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| 1950 | 82 | 5 | 77 |
| 1949 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1948 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1947 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1946 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1945 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1944 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1943 | 29 | 5 | 24 |
| 1942 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 1941 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1940 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1939 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1938 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1937 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1936 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1935 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1934 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1933 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1931 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1930 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1929 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1927 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1926 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| 1925 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 1922 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1921 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1920 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1919 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1918 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1917 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1916 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1915 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Lorie (2007)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |