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Laraine

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Pronounced luh-RAYN /ləˈreɪn/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in eastern France, from Latin Lotharingia, 'the kingdom of Lothar' — a Frankish king's realm. The Laraine spelling was popular in mid-century America, carried by actresses of the era.Medium

In 30 seconds: Laraine is a spelling of Lorraine, the French region named for the kingdom of Lothar (said 'luh-RAYN'). Elegant and mid-century.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningA variant spelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in eastern France, from Latin Lotharingia, 'the kingdom of Lothar' — a Frankish king's realm. The Laraine spelling was popular in mid-century America, carried by actresses of the era.
U.S. rank (2024)#14424 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laraine is a variant of Lorraine, from the eastern French province whose Latin name, Lotharingia, means 'the kingdom of Lothar'. Lorraine surged in America after the First World War; Laraine gave it a slimmer look and was carried by actresses of the 1940s. Today both feel vintage (said 'luh-RAYN').

It saw its best use in the mid-twentieth century and is rare now. Rare, vintage, and French-rooted.

Did you know? Lorraine, and so Laraine, comes from Lotharingia — 'the kingdom of Lothar', a Frankish ruler whose lands became a French province and gave the world a name (said 'luh-RAYN').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Laraine — Variant of Lorraine; Latin Lotharingia, 'kingdom of Lothar'

Variations

LorraineLoraineLarraine

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laraine mean?

Laraine is a form of Lorraine, from the French region whose Latin name means 'the kingdom of Lothar'.

How do you pronounce Laraine?

It's said luh-RAYN /ləˈreɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laraine a boy or girl name?

Laraine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Laraine?

Laraine is rare today, after steady use in the mid-twentieth century.

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