Lorraine Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-RAIN /ləˈreɪn/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: From Lorraine; Latin: Laurel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lorraine has its roots in the Latin name "Lotharingia," which referred to the region of Lotharingia, named after the Frankish king Lothair II in the 9th century. This region, located in what is now northeastern France and parts of Belgium and Germany, became known as Lorraine.
The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French, where it became associated with the geographical area. By the time it entered the English language, it had been adapted to Lorraine, reflecting both its geographical and cultural significance.
Historically, Lorraine has been significant due to its strategic location and its role in various historical events, including the Hundred Years' War and the Franco-Prussian War. The region was also home to notable figures, such as Saint Joan of Arc, who was born in the nearby region of Champagne but had significant ties to Lorraine.
The name Lorraine gained further prominence through the works of literature and art that depicted the region, particularly during the Renaissance and the Baroque periods, when it became a center for artistic and cultural development. Culturally, Lorraine has been associated with notions of beauty and nobility, often evoking images of the picturesque landscapes of the region.
The name has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing a connection to French heritage and history. Additionally, the diminutive form "Lori" has emerged in various contexts, although it is less historically significant.
Overall, the name Lorraine carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural associations that have contributed to its enduring legacy.
Famous people named Lorraine
In this section, you will find notable people named Lorraine. 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 Lorraine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Lorraine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Lorraine Bracco is an actress best known for The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and Rizzoli & Isles.
Lorraine Kelly is a television presenter best known for Lorraine, GMTV, and This Morning.
Lorraine Toussaint is an actress best known for Orange Is the New Black, The Flash, and Selma.
Lorraine Ashbourne is an actress best known for The Last Kingdom, The Split, and The Bill.
Lorraine Warren is a paranormal investigator best known for The Conjuring series and her work with Ed Warren.
Fictional characters named Lorraine
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Lorraine Baines is a fictional character from the film series Back to the Future. She is the mother of Marty McFly and plays a crucial role in the timeline of events that affect his existence.
Lorraine is a fictional character from the animated series Family Guy. She is the mother of the main character, Peter Griffin, and often serves as a source of humor and family dynamics in the show.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorraine was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Lorraine has ranked as high as #79 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
In the past 5 years the name Lorraine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lorraine 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 Lorraine 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 Lorraine.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | 0 | 238 |
| 2024 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
| 2023 | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| 2022 | 182 | 0 | 182 |
| 2021 | 161 | 0 | 161 |
| 2020 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
| 2019 | 158 | 0 | 158 |
| 2018 | 137 | 0 | 137 |
| 2017 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 2016 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 2015 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2014 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 2013 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 2012 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 2011 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 2010 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2009 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 2008 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2007 | 158 | 0 | 158 |
| 2006 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| 2005 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 2004 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 2003 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 2002 | 118 | 0 | 118 |
| 2001 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 2000 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 1999 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 1998 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 1997 | 159 | 0 | 159 |
| 1996 | 184 | 0 | 184 |
| 1995 | 215 | 0 | 215 |
| 1994 | 213 | 0 | 213 |
| 1993 | 278 | 0 | 278 |
| 1992 | 279 | 0 | 279 |
| 1991 | 306 | 0 | 306 |
| 1990 | 341 | 0 | 341 |
| 1989 | 337 | 7 | 330 |
| 1988 | 363 | 0 | 363 |
| 1987 | 374 | 0 | 374 |
| 1986 | 355 | 0 | 355 |
| 1985 | 413 | 0 | 413 |
| 1984 | 379 | 0 | 379 |
| 1983 | 432 | 0 | 432 |
| 1982 | 472 | 0 | 472 |
| 1981 | 489 | 0 | 489 |
| 1980 | 502 | 0 | 502 |
| 1979 | 523 | 0 | 523 |
| 1978 | 507 | 0 | 507 |
| 1977 | 499 | 5 | 494 |
| 1976 | 544 | 0 | 544 |
| 1975 | 655 | 0 | 655 |
| 1974 | 635 | 0 | 635 |
| 1973 | 733 | 0 | 733 |
| 1972 | 775 | 0 | 775 |
| 1971 | 977 | 0 | 977 |
| 1970 | 1,159 | 0 | 1,159 |
| 1969 | 1,248 | 0 | 1,248 |
| 1968 | 1,335 | 5 | 1,330 |
| 1967 | 1,527 | 5 | 1,522 |
| 1966 | 1,746 | 5 | 1,741 |
| 1965 | 2,067 | 7 | 2,060 |
| 1964 | 2,372 | 16 | 2,356 |
| 1963 | 2,598 | 6 | 2,592 |
| 1962 | 2,958 | 7 | 2,951 |
| 1961 | 3,124 | 11 | 3,113 |
| 1960 | 3,345 | 7 | 3,338 |
| 1959 | 3,143 | 5 | 3,138 |
| 1958 | 3,171 | 8 | 3,163 |
| 1957 | 3,433 | 13 | 3,420 |
| 1956 | 3,435 | 5 | 3,430 |
| 1955 | 3,379 | 7 | 3,372 |
| 1954 | 3,480 | 13 | 3,467 |
| 1953 | 3,321 | 9 | 3,312 |
| 1952 | 3,470 | 7 | 3,463 |
| 1951 | 3,490 | 6 | 3,484 |
| 1950 | 3,354 | 10 | 3,344 |
| 1949 | 3,466 | 9 | 3,457 |
| 1948 | 3,759 | 14 | 3,745 |
| 1947 | 4,419 | 5 | 4,414 |
| 1946 | 3,897 | 11 | 3,886 |
| 1945 | 3,221 | 14 | 3,207 |
| 1944 | 3,058 | 12 | 3,046 |
| 1943 | 3,032 | 17 | 3,015 |
| 1942 | 3,024 | 14 | 3,010 |
| 1941 | 2,712 | 24 | 2,688 |
| 1940 | 2,595 | 16 | 2,579 |
| 1939 | 2,607 | 14 | 2,593 |
| 1938 | 2,761 | 21 | 2,740 |
| 1937 | 2,959 | 19 | 2,940 |
| 1936 | 3,186 | 19 | 3,167 |
| 1935 | 3,431 | 26 | 3,405 |
| 1934 | 3,795 | 20 | 3,775 |
| 1933 | 3,817 | 20 | 3,797 |
| 1932 | 4,186 | 24 | 4,162 |
| 1931 | 4,610 | 22 | 4,588 |
| 1930 | 5,206 | 40 | 5,166 |
| 1929 | 5,383 | 31 | 5,352 |
| 1928 | 6,005 | 23 | 5,982 |
| 1927 | 5,757 | 28 | 5,729 |
| 1926 | 4,915 | 24 | 4,891 |
| 1925 | 5,013 | 30 | 4,983 |
| 1924 | 5,135 | 26 | 5,109 |
| 1923 | 4,785 | 21 | 4,764 |
| 1922 | 4,691 | 23 | 4,668 |
| 1921 | 4,563 | 30 | 4,533 |
| 1920 | 3,951 | 23 | 3,928 |
| 1919 | 4,006 | 30 | 3,976 |
| 1918 | 3,904 | 28 | 3,876 |
| 1917 | 1,981 | 20 | 1,961 |
| 1916 | 1,687 | 16 | 1,671 |
| 1915 | 1,337 | 14 | 1,323 |
| 1914 | 987 | 18 | 969 |
| 1913 | 733 | 9 | 724 |
| 1912 | 560 | 6 | 554 |
| 1911 | 365 | 0 | 365 |
| 1910 | 310 | 0 | 310 |
| 1909 | 269 | 0 | 269 |
| 1908 | 253 | 0 | 253 |
| 1907 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1906 | 159 | 0 | 159 |
| 1905 | 154 | 5 | 149 |
| 1904 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1903 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1902 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1901 | 106 | 5 | 101 |
| 1900 | 118 | 0 | 118 |
| 1899 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1898 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1897 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1896 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1895 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1894 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1893 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1892 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1891 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1890 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1889 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1888 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1887 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1886 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1884 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1882 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Lorraine (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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| IL | 10 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| MN | 8 | |
| UT | 6 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |