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Lori Girl

Popularity: #809 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOHR-ee / ˈlɔːri

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: laurel; English: short form of Lorraine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lori is derived from the Latin word 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel,' which symbolizes victory and honor. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a diminutive of Lorraine. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with femininity and grace.

Trend Summary

Lori experienced peak popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lorie
  • Lory

International Variants

  • Lori (English)
  • Lora (Spanish)
  • Lori (Hebrew)

Famous people named Lori

Lori Loughlin is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Full House.'.

Lori Greiner is an American inventor and television personality, recognized for her appearances on 'Shark Tank.'.

Lori Petty is an American actress and director, famous for her roles in 'A League of Their Own' and 'Tank Girl.'.

Lori Lightfoot is an American attorney and politician, serving as the mayor of Chicago since 2019.

Fictional characters named Lori

Lori Grimes is a character in the comic book series and television show 'The Walking Dead,' known for her complex relationships and survival challenges.

Lori Anderson is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' recognized for her quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lori was first seen in the United States in 1924. Lori has ranked as high as #28 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Lori has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lori (2024)

StateBirthsShare
PA 15
17%
CA 14
16%
OH 12
14%
TX 10
11%
NY 8
9%
IN 7
8%
NC 6
7%
SC 5
6%
GA 5
6%
MO 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19246
19255
19265
19278
19297
193013
19316
19325
19338
19346
19359
193614
193717
193820
193928
194035
194140
194253
194351
194455
194553
194688
1947105
1948136
1949178
1950186
1951531
1952972
19531,792
19543,440
19554,976
19567,145
19578,964
195813,033
195915,031
196018,688
196121,875
196222,395
196323,903
196418,620
196515,700
196614,671
196713,563
196813,126
196914,020
197013,449
197111,829
19729,434
19738,472
19747,960
19756,651
19765,849
19775,072
19784,631
19794,432
19804,085
19813,479
19822,978
19832,519
19842,079
19851,791
19861,466
19871,172
19881,090
1989986
1990852
1991736
1992642
1993556
1994524
1995394
1996345
1997304
1998308
1999284
2000255
2001233
2002183
2003207
2004189
2005226
2006135
2007179
2008142
2009135
2010111
2011117
2012101
2013115
2014129
2015135
2016144
2017129
2018140
2019126
2020123
2021128
2022165
2023156
2024141