Lorne
Pronunciation: [ l-AWRN ]
Lorne is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,972 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
Lorne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,336 babies have been named Lorne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorne is past its peak , currently ranked #19,972 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,972
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Lorne is also used as a girl name, ranked #66904.
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About the Name Lorne
Lorne is a boy name .
Is Lorne a boy or girl name? Lorne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,972 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,904. Lorne is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lorne is currently ranked #19,972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorne include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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