Lorna
Pronunciation: [ l-AWRN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lorna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 15 babies have been named Lorna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,491 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,491
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lorna is also used as a girl name, ranked #3172.
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About the Name Lorna
Lorna is a boy name .
Is Lorna a boy or girl name? Lorna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,491 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,172. Lorna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lorna is currently ranked #30,491 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorna include Lor, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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