Loris
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ihs ]
Loris is a boy baby name. Ranked #37,935 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Loris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 94 babies have been named Loris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loris is past its peak , currently ranked #37,935 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,935
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Loris is also used as a girl name, ranked #48857.
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About the Name Loris
Loris is a boy name .
Is Loris a boy or girl name? Loris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,935 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,857. Loris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loris is currently ranked #37,935 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loris include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loris 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