Lorain

Girl name

Lorain has been given to 1,237 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,237

Peak year

1919 (50 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

83% girls / 17% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lorain — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lorainegirl

17,624 babies since 1883

Lorinunisex

7,406 babies since 1880

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Johnsiegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lorain?

Lorain has been given to 1,237 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lorain peak?

Lorain peaked in 1919, when 50 babies were given the name.

Is Lorain a girl or boy name?

Lorain is primarily a girl name (83% of babies named Lorain are girls).

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