Lorraine
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1928, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Lorraine has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lorraine — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#39
in 1928
Current rank
#1417
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Lorraine reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #39 nationally with 5,982 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1791 (2014) to #1417 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Lorraine ranks #1417 nationally for girls, with 157 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,417 | 157 |
| 2023 | #1,358 | 166 |
| 2022 | #1,306 | 181 |
| 2021 | #1,373 | 161 |
| 2020 | #1,393 | 157 |
| 2019 | #1,420 | 158 |
| 2018 | #1,581 | 137 |
| 2017 | #1,587 | 138 |
Lorraine — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1103
in 1930
Last ranked
#6655
in 1989
Years tracked
61
1901–1989
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1901, Lorraine reached its peak popularity for boys in 1930, ranking #1103 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Lorraine hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6655.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,655 | 7 |
| 1977 | #6,445 | 5 |
| 1968 | #4,507 | 5 |
| 1967 | #4,327 | 5 |
| 1966 | #4,302 | 5 |
| 1965 | #3,433 | 7 |
| 1964 | #2,081 | 16 |
| 1963 | #3,871 | 6 |
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 Lorraine most popular?
Lorraine was most popular in 1928, when it ranked #39 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lorraine becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lorraine?
At least 210,603 babies have been recorded with the name Lorraine in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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