Lorrayne Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlor-RAYN / lɔːˈreɪnFrench; English
Meaning
French: laurel; English: variant of Lorraine
Historical & Cultural Background
Lorrayne is a variant of the name Lorraine, which is derived from the region in France. The name Lorraine itself is associated with the Latin word 'Lotharingia', named after King Lothair. The name has been used in various cultures, often symbolizing honor and victory due to the laurel association. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a feminine form.
Trend Summary
Lorrayne has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but no significant trend.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lorraine
- Loraine
International Variants
- Lorena (Spanish)
- Lorenza (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorrayne was first seen in the United States in 1913. Lorrayne has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and California. In the past 5 years the name Lorrayne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorrayne (1945)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1921 | 48 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1925 | 57 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |