Lorraine
Pronunciation: [ l-er-AYN ]
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Lorraine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 164 babies have been named Lorraine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorraine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,964 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,964
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lorraine is also used as a girl name, ranked #1416.
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"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
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Old English origin
"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"
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About the Name Lorraine
Lorraine is a boy name .
Is Lorraine a boy or girl name? Lorraine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,964 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,416. Lorraine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lorraine is currently ranked #14,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorraine include Lor, Lorr, Lorry, Lorrie, Lorra, Lorray, Lorraie, Ine, Iney, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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