Lorin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOH-rin / /ˈlɔːrɪn/Latin; Irish
Meaning
Latin: 'laurel'; Irish: 'sorrow'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lorin has roots in Latin, where it is associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor. In Irish contexts, it can be linked to themes of sorrow. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting different meanings and significance. It is relatively uncommon but has seen usage in modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Lorin has remained relatively rare in the United States, with fluctuating popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loren
- Loryn
International Variants
- Lorenzo (Italian)
- Loren (French)
Famous people named Lorin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorin was first seen in the United States in 1947. Lorin has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lorin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorin (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 80 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 98 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1992 | 91 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 87 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |