The nameLoraine

Loraine is a variant of Lorraine.

Meaning

From the French region of Lorraine, Latin Lotharingia, "realm of Lothair".

Origin

French.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1980s and 1990s.

Popularity of the name Loraine

Loraine in France

1986peak year (35 births)
585babies named Loraine in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Loraine was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 220 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Loraine. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Loraine in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loraine mean?

From the French region of Lorraine, Latin Lotharingia, "realm of Lothair".

What is the origin of the name Loraine?

French.

Is Loraine a girl's or a boy's name?

Loraine is a girl's name.