Lori
Peaked at #8 nationally in 1963, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Lori has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lori — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#8
in 1963
Current rank
#1524
in 2024
Years tracked
100
1924–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1924, Lori reached its peak popularity for girls in 1963, ranking #8 nationally with 23,903 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1656 (2014) to #1524 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Lori ranks #1524 nationally for girls, with 141 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,524 | 141 |
| 2023 | #1,430 | 156 |
| 2022 | #1,390 | 165 |
| 2021 | #1,633 | 128 |
| 2020 | #1,671 | 123 |
| 2019 | #1,675 | 126 |
| 2018 | #1,551 | 140 |
| 2017 | #1,668 | 129 |
Lori — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1100
in 1962
Last ranked
#6186
in 1988
Years tracked
35
1954–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Lori reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #1100 nationally with 49 babies given the name that year.
Lori hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1988, when it stood at #6186.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #6,186 | 7 |
| 1987 | #4,798 | 9 |
| 1986 | #7,399 | 5 |
| 1985 | #7,162 | 5 |
| 1984 | #4,811 | 8 |
| 1983 | #3,344 | 13 |
| 1982 | #4,445 | 9 |
| 1981 | #3,758 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lori most popular?
Lori was most popular in 1963, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lori becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lori?
At least 342,648 babies have been recorded with the name Lori in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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