Laraine Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-RAYN / ləˈreɪnFrench; English
Meaning
French: cheerful; English: derived from Lorraine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Laraine is often associated with the region of Lorraine in France. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a variant of Lorraine. The name has been used in various forms since the 19th century and reflects a blend of cultural influences.
Trend Summary
Laraine has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased usage in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lorraine
International Variants
- Loraine (French)
- Laraine (English)
Famous people named Laraine
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Fictional characters named Laraine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laraine was first seen in the United States in 1913. Laraine has ranked as high as #761 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Laraine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laraine (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 26 |
| 1940 | 72 |
| 1941 | 131 |
| 1942 | 97 |
| 1943 | 163 |
| 1944 | 157 |
| 1945 | 232 |
| 1946 | 149 |
| 1947 | 268 |
| 1948 | 159 |
| 1949 | 106 |
| 1950 | 82 |
| 1951 | 104 |
| 1952 | 119 |
| 1953 | 92 |
| 1954 | 85 |
| 1955 | 98 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 68 |
| 1958 | 62 |
| 1959 | 61 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |