Lori Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOHR-ee / ˈlɔːri

English; Latin

Meaning

English: laurel; Latin: bay tree

Historical & Cultural Background

Lori is often considered a diminutive of the name Lorraine, which has French origins. The name is associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient cultures. It has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century, primarily for girls, but has occasionally been used for boys as well. The name's popularity has fluctuated over the decades.

Trend Summary

Lori has seen a decline in popularity as a boy's name in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lorie
  • Lory

International Variants

  • Lorenzo (Italian)
  • Loris (Italian)

Famous people named Lori

Fictional characters named Lori

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lori was first seen in the United States in 1954. Lori has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Lori has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lori (1970)

StateBirthsShare
PA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19545
19555
195614
195720
195825
195929
196047
196148
196249
196348
196438
196543
196644
196733
196823
196939
197040
197142
197228
197329
197430
197521
197624
197711
197822
197914
198015
198111
19829
198313
19848
19855
19865
19879
19887