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Lauraine

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Pronounced luh-RAYN /ləˈreɪn/Medium

Meaning: Lauraine is a form of Lorraine — a region of northeastern France (from the kingdom of Lothair) — reshaped toward Laura ('laurel'). A graceful place-name-and-Laura blend, noted honestly; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Lauraine reworks Lorraine, the French region (said 'luh-RAYN'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningLauraine is a form of Lorraine — a region of northeastern France (from the kingdom of Lothair) — reshaped toward Laura ('laurel'). A graceful place-name-and-Laura blend, noted honestly; routes vary.
U.S. rank (1983)#11187 ↘ Falling
1983 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219061983

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

Lauraine is a form of Lorraine, the French region whose name traces to the realm of Lothair, blended toward Laura ('laurel'). It reads as an elegant place-name-and-Laura pick, rare in the deepest tier, noted honestly (said 'luh-RAYN').

This spelling appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Extremely rare and graceful.

Did you know? Lauraine reshapes Lorraine — a region of France named for the kingdom of Lothair — with a nod to Laura ('laurel'). Routes vary, which we note (said 'luh-RAYN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lauraine — Form of Lorraine (French region) blended with Laura; routes vary

Variations

LorraineLoraineLaraine

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lauraine mean?

Lauraine reworks Lorraine, a French region named for the realm of Lothair, blended toward Laura ('laurel'); routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lauraine?

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

Is Lauraine a boy or girl name?

Lauraine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lauraine?

Lauraine is extremely rare; Lorraine is more familiar.

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