Lorain

Pronunciation: [ l-er-AYN ]

Lorain is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,115 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lorain is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-er-AYN.

Parents who love the name Lorain often also consider Cloral, Pilar, Lagrand .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,115
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Lor Loy Lorie Loraie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorain

Is Lorain a boy or girl name?
Lorain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20115. As a girl name, it is ranked #70649. Lorain is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lorain?
Lorain is pronounced l-er-AYN.
How popular is the name Lorain?
Lorain is currently ranked #20115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lorain?
Common nicknames for Lorain include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loraie.
Is Lorain a common or rare name?
Lorain is an uncommon name, ranked #20115 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Lorain?
Lorain pairs well with Cloral, Pilar, Lagrand, Detroit in style and sound.

About the Name Lorain

Lorain is a boy name .

Is Lorain a boy or girl name? Lorain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,115 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,649. Lorain is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lorain is currently ranked #20,115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lorain include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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