Lorin

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOR-in /ˈlɔr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Loren/Lauren — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), connoting 'crowned with laurel'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: From Laurentum; crowned with laurel: Lorin spells Loren/Lauren. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Loren/Lauren — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), connoting 'crowned with laurel'; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#9839 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,677

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lorin is a spelling of Loren/Lauren — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), connoting 'crowned with laurel'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'LOR-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Loren. Rare in this form, crowned-with-laurel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Loren/Lauren comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), 'crowned with laurel' — Lorin is a spelling, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (said 'LOR-in').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Loren — unisex; Latin etymology

Variations

LorenLaurenLorrin

Nicknames

Lori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorin mean?

Lorin spells Loren/Lauren — Latin 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), 'crowned with laurel'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Lorin?

It's said LOR-in /ˈlɔr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lorin a boy or girl name?

Lorin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lorin?

Lorin is a very rare name in the U.S.