Loring
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ihng ]
Loring is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,568 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Loring first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 423 babies have been named Loring in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loring is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,568 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,568
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Loring is also used as a girl name, ranked #64762.
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About the Name Loring
Loring is a boy name .
Is Loring a boy or girl name? Loring is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,568 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,762. Loring is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loring is currently ranked #13,568 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loring include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loring include Lorik . 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