The nameLoris
Loris is an Italian short form of Lorenzo, also used in Switzerland and France.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Loris comes from Lorenzo, Laurence, "man from Laurentum".
Origin
Italian, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Loris reached 1596th place for boys in 2008. In the United States its best rank for boys is 1518th, in 1931.
Famous people named Loris
- Loris Karius, goalkeeper
Popularity of the name Loris
Loris in the United States
Loris was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 531 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Loris. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1935. Half of all babies named Loris in the United States were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Loris in France
Loris was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 5,795 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Loris. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Loris in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 189 births a year on average, against 385 in the five years before.
Loris in Belgium
Loris in Switzerland
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loris mean?
Loris comes from Lorenzo, Laurence, "man from Laurentum".
What is the origin of the name Loris?
Italian, from Latin.
Is Loris a girl's or a boy's name?
Loris is a boy's name. In the United States, 75% of the babies named Loris are girls.
What are the variants of the name Loris?
Variants and related names of Loris include Lorenzo.
Who are famous people named Loris?
Loris Karius, goalkeeper.