Girl
Lorraine
from Lorraine, France
About Lorraine
There's something wonderfully substantial about this classic choice. It evokes images of sophistication, refinement, and enduring style. The name has weathered decades without losing its fundamental appeal, proving its staying power. It suggests a person of substance, someone with depth and character. Unlike fleeting trends, this selection offers permanence and dignity. The name carries literary and historical weight, connecting its bearer to a rich cultural tapestry. It sounds equally appropriate on a child, a young professional, and a grandmother, aging gracefully through every life stage. The nickname possibilities range from playful to sophisticated, offering flexibility as preferences change. This choice reflects appreciation for tradition without being stuck in the past. It's a name that commands respect, that opens doors, that suggests reliability and warmth in equal measure.
Popularity of the Name Lorraine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #861 | ||||
| 1884 | #771 | ||||
| 1886 | #953 | ||||
| 1888 | #562 | ||||
| 1889 | #585 | ||||
| 1890 | #530 | ||||
| 1891 | #581 | ||||
| 1892 | #492 | ||||
| 1893 | #526 | ||||
| 1894 | #470 | ||||
| 1895 | #406 | ||||
| 1896 | #431 | ||||
| 1897 | #390 | ||||
| 1898 | #364 | ||||
| 1899 | #344 | ||||
| 1900 | #302 | ||||
| 1901 | #301 | ||||
| 1902 | #313 | ||||
| 1903 | #281 | ||||
| 1904 | #282 | ||||
| 1905 | #269 | ||||
| 1906 | #261 | ||||
| 1907 | #246 | ||||
| 1908 | #214 | ||||
| 1909 | #214 | ||||
| 1910 | #210 | ||||
| 1911 | #193 | ||||
| 1912 | #176 | ||||
| 1913 | #160 | ||||
| 1914 | #152 | ||||
| 1915 | #141 | #114 | |||
| 1916 | #128 | #130 | |||
| 1917 | #116 | ||||
| 1918 | #69 | #154 | |||
| 1919 | #62 | #170 | |||
| 1920 | #70 | #183 | |||
| 1921 | #61 | #201 | |||
| 1922 | #56 | #129 | |||
| 1923 | #57 | #183 | |||
| 1924 | #52 | #142 | |||
| 1925 | #51 | #117 | |||
| 1926 | #53 | #129 | |||
| 1927 | #44 | #119 | |||
| 1928 | #39 | #88 | |||
| 1929 | #42 | #74 | |||
| 1930 | #46 | #80 | |||
| 1931 | #49 | #67 | |||
| 1932 | #55 | #66 | |||
| 1933 | #54 | #54 | |||
| 1934 | #56 | #51 | |||
| 1935 | #68 | #48 | |||
| 1936 | #76 | #41 | |||
| 1937 | #83 | #28 | |||
| 1938 | #93 | #27 | |||
| 1939 | #95 | #25 | |||
| 1940 | #95 | #22 | |||
| 1941 | #93 | #18 | |||
| 1942 | #91 | #23 | |||
| 1943 | #94 | #16 | |||
| 1944 | #93 | #19 | |||
| 1945 | #87 | #18 | |||
| 1946 | #93 | #21 | |||
| 1947 | #84 | #21 | |||
| 1948 | #96 | #21 | |||
| 1949 | #102 | #21 | |||
| 1950 | #105 | #26 | |||
| 1951 | #102 | #21 | |||
| 1952 | #109 | #28 | |||
| 1953 | #118 | #30 | |||
| 1954 | #120 | #26 | |||
| 1955 | #126 | #36 | |||
| 1956 | #124 | #36 | |||
| 1957 | #129 | #39 | |||
| 1958 | #136 | #42 | |||
| 1959 | #137 | #60 | |||
| 1960 | #135 | #54 | |||
| 1961 | #143 | #55 | |||
| 1962 | #147 | #71 | |||
| 1963 | #154 | #79 | |||
| 1964 | #165 | #82 | #48 | ||
| 1965 | #170 | #88 | #40 | ||
| 1966 | #189 | #113 | #44 | ||
| 1967 | #205 | #108 | #51 | ||
| 1968 | #224 | #112 | #36 | ||
| 1969 | #238 | #133 | #28 | ||
| 1970 | #263 | #122 | #25 | ||
| 1971 | #288 | #158 | #27 | ||
| 1972 | #311 | #181 | #20 | ||
| 1973 | #315 | #213 | #22 | ||
| 1974 | #343 | #213 | #25 | ||
| 1975 | #338 | #176 | #25 | ||
| 1976 | #378 | #205 | #23 | ||
| 1977 | #414 | #230 | #21 | ||
| 1978 | #408 | #295 | #16 | ||
| 1979 | #411 | #235 | #14 | ||
| 1980 | #431 | #276 | #18 | ||
| 1981 | #437 | #21 | |||
| 1982 | #451 | #315 | #26 | ||
| 1983 | #468 | #322 | #21 | ||
| 1984 | #513 | #25 | |||
| 1985 | #493 | #251 | #26 | ||
| 1986 | #562 | #332 | #27 | ||
| 1987 | #540 | #310 | #35 | ||
| 1988 | #567 | #400 | #36 | ||
| 1989 | #636 | #395 | #64 | ||
| 1990 | #653 | #45 | |||
| 1991 | #697 | #48 | #596 | ||
| 1992 | #750 | #416 | #67 | #704 | |
| 1993 | #745 | #68 | #740 | ||
| 1994 | #901 | #77 | #883 | ||
| 1995 | #881 | #401 | #82 | #779 | |
| 1997 | #791 | #93 | |||
| 1998 | #778 | #122 | #991 | ||
| 1996 | #84 | ||||
| 1999 | #209 | ||||
| 2000 | #192 | ||||
| 2001 | #176 | ||||
| 2002 | #274 | ||||
| 2003 | #324 | ||||
| 2004 | #396 | ||||
| 2005 | #315 | ||||
| 2006 | #359 | ||||
| 2007 | #528 | ||||
| 2008 | #639 | ||||
| 2018 | #987 |
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Variations of Name Lorraine
Names Similar to Lorraine
Nicknames for Lorraine
- Lori
- Raine
- Rainy
- Lor
- Rainey
Famous People Named Lorraine
| Lorraine Hansberry | American playwright and author |
| Lorraine Bracco | American actress |
| Lorraine Kelly | British television presenter and journalist |
| Lorraine Gary | American actress |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Trinidadian-American actress |
| Lorraine Ashbourne | English actress |
| Lorraine Nicholson | American actress and daughter of Jack Nicholson |
| Lorraine Hunt | American opera singer and politician |
| Lorraine Warren | Paranormal investigator, subject of "The Conjuring" films |
| Lorraine Pascale | British chef and television personality |
| Lorraine Feather | American jazz singer and songwriter |
| Lorraine Bayly | Australian actress |
| Lorraine Cink | Host and writer for Marvel Entertainment |
| Lorraine Ellison | American soul singer |
| Lorraine Pilkington | Irish actress |
| Lorraine McIntosh | Scottish singer and actress |
| Lorraine Hunt Lieberson | American opera singer |
| Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson | American opera singer |
| Lorraine Moller | New Zealand long-distance runner |
| Lorraine Bowen | British singer and songwriter |
Characters Named Lorraine
| Lorraine Baines McFly | "Back to the Future" film series |
| Lorraine Bracco | Character in "The Sopranos" TV series, portrayed by the actress Lorraine Bracco |
| Lorraine Warren | Character in "The Conjuring" film series, based on the real-life paranormal investigator |
| Lorraine Johnson | Character in the novel "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood |
| Lorraine Sheldon | Character in the play "The Man Who Came to Dinner" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart |
| Lorraine Chandler | Character in the video game "Life is Strange - Before the Storm" |
| Lorraine Stanley | Character in the British TV series "EastEnders" |
| Lorraine Massey | Character in the novel "Curly Girl - The Handbook" by Lorraine Massey and Deborah Chiel |
| Lorraine Finster | Character in the TV series "Will & Grace," portrayed by Minnie Driver |
| Lorraine "Lo" Jenkins | Character in the film "She's All That," portrayed by Anna Paquin |
| Lorraine Baker | Character in the film "Cheaper by the Dozen," portrayed by Hilary Duff |
| Lorraine Brocklehurst | Character in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Character in the TV series "Orange Is the New Black," portrayed by the actress Lorraine Toussaint |
| Lorraine Lionheart | Character in the video game "Psychonauts" |
| Lorraine Simone | Character in the film "Grumpy Old Men," portrayed by Burgess Meredith |
| Lorraine Fleming | Character in the film "Hell's Angels," portrayed by Jean Harlow |
| Lorraine Archibald | Character in the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Lorraine "Lori" Quaid | Character in the film "Total Recall," portrayed by Sharon Stone |
| Lorraine | Character in the film "Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa" |