Lorraine

Pronunciation: [ l-er-AYN ]

Boy Name #14,964 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lorraine is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-er-AYN.

Parents who love the name Lorraine often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,964
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Lor Loy Lorie Lorrie

Also a Girl Name

Lorraine is also used as a girl name, ranked #1416.

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Similar Names

Louise Lottie Lola Lou Louisa Lora Lois Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorraine

Is Lorraine a boy or girl name?

Lorraine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14964. As a girl name, it is ranked #1416. Lorraine is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lorraine?

Lorraine is pronounced l-er-AYN.

How popular is the name Lorraine?

Lorraine is currently ranked #14964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lorraine?

Common nicknames for Lorraine include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Lorrie.

Is Lorraine a common or rare name?

Lorraine is an uncommon name, ranked #14964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Loy, Lorie, and Lorrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.