Lorrie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOHR-ee /ˈlɔːri/
Origin: English; diminutive of Laura
Meaning: English: laurel; diminutive of Laura: victorious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lorrie is derived from the name Laura, which has its roots in the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was historically significant in ancient Rome, symbolizing victory and honor, as it was used to create wreaths for victors in athletic competitions and military commanders. The name Laura became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of Christian saints, most notably Saint Laura, a martyr from the 4th century.
The name Laura was introduced into Old French as "Laurence," which eventually evolved into various forms across different languages, including Lorrie in English. The use of Lorrie as a diminutive or affectionate form of Laura gained traction in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Laura itself has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including Laura Cereta, a 15th-century Italian humanist and feminist writer, and Laura Ingalls Wilder, the American author of the "Little House" series, which reflects the pioneer spirit of the American frontier in the late 19th century. The name's association with literary and historical figures has contributed to its enduring appeal.
Culturally, the name Lorrie, along with its variants, has been associated with themes of beauty and triumph, reflecting the qualities of the laurel tree. The name has also appeared in various artistic works, reinforcing its significance in literature and popular culture.
As a diminutive, Lorrie conveys a sense of familiarity and affection, which has helped it maintain a place in the lexicon of names derived from Laura. Overall, Lorrie encapsulates a rich historical and cultural heritage, rooted in classical symbolism and the enduring legacy of its etymological origins.
Famous people named Lorrie
In this section, you will find notable people named Lorrie. 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 Lorrie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Lorrie Moore is an author best known for Birds of America, A Gate at the Stairs, and Self-Help.
Lorrie Morgan is a country music singer best known for Something in Red, Watch Me, and I Guess You Had to Be There.
Fictional characters named Lorrie
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Lorrie is a fictional character from the novel The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry. She is a high school student navigating the complexities of adolescence in a small Texas town.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorrie was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Lorrie has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Lorrie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lorrie 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 Lorrie 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 Lorrie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1995 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1994 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1993 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1992 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1991 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1990 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1989 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1988 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1987 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1986 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1985 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1984 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1983 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1982 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1981 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1980 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1979 | 145 | 0 | 145 |
| 1978 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1977 | 181 | 0 | 181 |
| 1976 | 214 | 0 | 214 |
| 1975 | 286 | 0 | 286 |
| 1974 | 311 | 0 | 311 |
| 1973 | 344 | 0 | 344 |
| 1972 | 402 | 0 | 402 |
| 1971 | 490 | 0 | 490 |
| 1970 | 557 | 0 | 557 |
| 1969 | 640 | 0 | 640 |
| 1968 | 539 | 0 | 539 |
| 1967 | 583 | 0 | 583 |
| 1966 | 694 | 5 | 689 |
| 1965 | 759 | 0 | 759 |
| 1964 | 865 | 0 | 865 |
| 1963 | 1,024 | 6 | 1,018 |
| 1962 | 1,037 | 5 | 1,032 |
| 1961 | 1,057 | 0 | 1,057 |
| 1960 | 1,053 | 0 | 1,053 |
| 1959 | 842 | 0 | 842 |
| 1958 | 729 | 8 | 721 |
| 1957 | 620 | 5 | 615 |
| 1956 | 580 | 6 | 574 |
| 1955 | 419 | 5 | 414 |
| 1954 | 368 | 5 | 363 |
| 1953 | 303 | 5 | 298 |
| 1952 | 251 | 0 | 251 |
| 1951 | 153 | 0 | 153 |
| 1950 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1949 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 1948 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1947 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1946 | 73 | 8 | 65 |
| 1945 | 48 | 5 | 43 |
| 1944 | 49 | 5 | 44 |
| 1943 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1942 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1941 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1940 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1939 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1938 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1937 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1936 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1935 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1934 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1931 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1929 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| 1928 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1927 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1926 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1924 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1923 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1922 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1921 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Top States for Lorrie (2000)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |