Loring
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ihng ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Loring first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 22 babies have been named Loring in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loring is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,762 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,762
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Loring
Loring is a girl name .
Is Loring a boy or girl name? Loring is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,762 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,568. Loring is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loring is currently ranked #64,762 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loring include Lor, Lori, Loriy, Loriie, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loring include Lori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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