Loraine
Pronunciation: [ l-er-AYN ]
Loraine is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,917 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Loraine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,524 babies have been named Loraine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loraine is past its peak , currently ranked #6,917 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,917
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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Loraine is also used as a boy name, ranked #37656.
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About the Name Loraine
Loraine is a girl name .
Is Loraine a boy or girl name? Loraine is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,917 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,656. Loraine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Loraine is currently ranked #6,917 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loraine include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loraine include Loralei, Lora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis