The nameLorraine
Lorraine is a French region turned girl's name. It was a top 40 American name in the late 1920s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Lorraine comes from Lotharingia, the kingdom of Lothair, from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and hari, "army".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Joan of Arc came from Lorraine. In the United States the name reached 39th place in 1928.
Did you know?
- With A Raisin in the Sun in 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first Black woman to have a play staged on Broadway.
Famous people named Lorraine
- Lorraine Hansberry, playwright
- Lorraine Bracco, actress
- Lorraine Kelly, television host
Popularity of the name Lorraine
Lorraine in the United States
Lorraine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 50,198 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Lorraine. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Lorraine in the United States were born before 1940, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 164 births a year on average, against 140 in the five years before.
Lorraine in Ireland
Lorraine was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 3,358 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Lorraine. Half of all babies named Lorraine in Ireland were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Lorraine in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lorraine
Names from the same generation as Lorraine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorraine mean?
Lorraine comes from Lotharingia, the kingdom of Lothair, from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and hari, "army".
What is the origin of the name Lorraine?
French, from Germanic.
Is Lorraine a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorraine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lorraine?
In 2024, Lorraine was the 1416th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 157 births.
What are the variants of the name Lorraine?
Variants and related names of Lorraine include Laurine and Lorena.
What are good sibling names for Lorraine?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Francine, Josette, Marguerite and Sana for a sister, Leroy, Émile, Eleazar and Augustin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lorraine?
Lorraine Hansberry, playwright; Lorraine Bracco, actress; Lorraine Kelly, television host.