Lorne Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLORN / lɔrnIrish; 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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1903 | 5 |
1907 | 8 |
1908 | 7 |
1910 | 7 |
1911 | 7 |
1912 | 11 |
1913 | 6 |
1914 | 21 |
1915 | 19 |
1916 | 22 |
1917 | 23 |
1918 | 29 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 23 |
1921 | 37 |
1922 | 21 |
1923 | 25 |
1924 | 27 |
1925 | 33 |
1926 | 38 |
1927 | 35 |
1928 | 28 |
1929 | 22 |
1930 | 31 |
1931 | 18 |
1932 | 28 |
1933 | 21 |
1934 | 27 |
1935 | 25 |
1936 | 26 |
1937 | 27 |
1938 | 18 |
1939 | 28 |
1940 | 25 |
1941 | 20 |
1942 | 22 |
1943 | 30 |
1944 | 22 |
1945 | 11 |
1946 | 20 |
1947 | 27 |
1948 | 29 |
1949 | 29 |
1950 | 21 |
1951 | 27 |
1952 | 22 |
1953 | 13 |
1954 | 28 |
1955 | 30 |
1956 | 27 |
1957 | 25 |
1958 | 26 |
1959 | 24 |
1960 | 49 |
1961 | 92 |
1962 | 171 |
1963 | 159 |
1964 | 179 |
1965 | 182 |
1966 | 186 |
1967 | 145 |
1968 | 147 |
1969 | 131 |
1970 | 116 |
1971 | 92 |
1972 | 95 |
1973 | 65 |
1974 | 66 |
1975 | 49 |
1976 | 53 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 45 |
1979 | 49 |
1980 | 56 |
1981 | 55 |
1982 | 43 |
1983 | 61 |
1984 | 48 |
1985 | 53 |
1986 | 42 |
1987 | 47 |
1988 | 36 |
1989 | 32 |
1990 | 42 |
1991 | 34 |
1992 | 35 |
1993 | 25 |
1994 | 38 |
1995 | 17 |
1996 | 19 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 21 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 19 |
2001 | 21 |
2002 | 18 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 11 |
2005 | 6 |
2006 | 17 |
2007 | 8 |
2008 | 14 |
2009 | 10 |
2010 | 7 |
2011 | 9 |
2012 | 8 |
2013 | 8 |
2014 | 11 |
2015 | 17 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 10 |
2018 | 11 |
2019 | 7 |
2020 | 6 |
2021 | 8 |
2022 | 6 |
2023 | 7 |
2024 | 6 |