Lorraine Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloh-RAIN / lɔːˈreɪnFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: from Lorraine; Latin: laurel
Historical & Cultural Background
Lorraine is derived from the name of a region in France, which was named after the Latin term 'Lotharingia', meaning 'land of Lothar'. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and is associated with the historical duchy of Lorraine. It has been more commonly used as a feminine name, but it has also been adopted for boys in modern contexts. The name evokes a sense of heritage and connection to French culture.
Trend Summary
The name Lorraine has seen fluctuating popularity, primarily as a feminine name, with limited use for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lorrain
International Variants
- Lorenzo (Italian)
- Lothar (German)
Famous people named Lorraine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorraine was first seen in the United States in 1901. Lorraine has ranked as high as #850 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kansas, New York, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Lorraine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorraine (1943)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |