Lorain
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About Lorain
Lorain is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the region of Lorraine in northeastern France. The name itself comes from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, named after King Lothair II. As a given name, Lorain represents a connection to this historic French territory known for its rich cultural heritage. While less common than the spelling "Lorraine," Lorain maintains the same elegant quality. The name saw modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become increasingly rare in recent decades. Lorain may also evoke associations with the city in Ohio bearing the same name, which was itself named after the French region.
Lorain is also given to boys.
Pronounced lor-AYN.
As of October 2026, Lorain ranked #3335 for boys in US births in 1939 and #19023 for girls in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #1950 for boys in 1917 and #1182 for girls in 1907.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |