Loran
Boy nameLoran has been given to 4,531 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1943.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,531
Peak year
1943 (79 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
18% girls / 82% boys
Rank through the decades
Loran's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #881 |
| 1925 | #839 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Loran — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Loran.
FAQ
How popular is the name Loran?
Loran has been given to 4,531 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Loran peak?
Loran peaked in 1943, when 79 babies were given the name.
Is Loran a girl or boy name?
Loran is primarily a boy name (82% of babies named Loran are boys).
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