Lorine
About Lorine
Lorine is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a variation of Laura or Lorena. Deriving ultimately from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' - a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. This particular form gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th century but has become less common in recent decades, giving it a vintage charm. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing rhythm. Lorine carries associations with elegance and classic femininity while remaining less frequently used than its more common variants. The name's historical usage combined with its current rarity makes it appealing for parents seeking something traditional yet distinctive.
Pronounced lor-EEN.
As of October 2026, Lorine ranked #16650 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #396 in 1922.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Lorine on lists
Famous Lorines
- Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui
birth name of Swedish pop singer Loreen
- Lorine Faith Niedecker
American Objectivist poet
- Lorine Livington Pruette
American feminist and psychologist