Lorne Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLORN / lɔrn

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: 'from the place of the laurel'; Scottish: 'fox'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lorne has roots in both Irish and Scottish cultures. In Ireland, it is associated with a place name linked to laurel trees, symbolizing victory and honor. In Scotland, it is often connected to the Gaelic word for 'fox'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

The name Lorne has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lorn
  • Lorne

International Variants

  • Lorn (Scottish)

Famous people named Lorne

Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American television producer and writer, best known for creating and producing 'Saturday Night Live'.

Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor and radio personality, famous for his role as Ben Cartwright on the television series 'Bonanza'.

Lorne Balfe is a Scottish composer known for his work on film scores and video game music.

Lorne K. McClung is an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Fictional characters named Lorne

Lorne Malvo is a character in the television series 'Fargo', known for his manipulative and enigmatic personality.

Lorne is a character in the 'Angel' television series, serving as a host at the karaoke bar Pylea.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lorne was first seen in the United States in 1903. Lorne has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Lorne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lorne (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19035
19078
19087
19107
19117
191211
19136
191421
191519
191622
191723
191829
191923
192023
192137
192221
192325
192427
192533
192638
192735
192828
192922
193031
193118
193228
193321
193427
193525
193626
193727
193818
193928
194025
194120
194222
194330
194422
194511
194620
194727
194829
194929
195021
195127
195222
195313
195428
195530
195627
195725
195826
195924
196049
196192
1962171
1963159
1964179
1965182
1966186
1967145
1968147
1969131
1970116
197192
197295
197365
197466
197549
197653
197730
197845
197949
198056
198155
198243
198361
198448
198553
198642
198747
198836
198932
199042
199134
199235
199325
199438
199517
199619
199711
199821
199916
200019
200121
200218
200310
200411
20056
200617
20078
200814
200910
20107
20119
20128
20138
201411
201517
20166
201710
201811
20197
20206
20218
20226
20237
20246