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Lorine

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Pronounced law-REEN /lɔːˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: A name read either as a short form of Lorraine, the French region ('kingdom of Lothar'), or as an elaboration of Lora/Laura, from the Latin for 'laurel.' The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft vintage name: Lorine links to Lorraine or Laura ('laurel'), said 'law-REEN.' Route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA name read either as a short form of Lorraine, the French region ('kingdom of Lothar'), or as an elaboration of Lora/Laura, from the Latin for 'laurel.' The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#16650 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,750

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218892024

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

Lorine can be read as a trimmed Lorraine (the French region, 'kingdom of Lothar') or as an elaboration of Lora/Laura, from the Latin 'laurel.' Popular in the early 20th century, it peaked in 1922 and faded after (said 'law-REEN'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

Lorine belonged to the early-century generation and is rare today. Rare, soft, and vintage.

Did you know? Lorine reads as a spin on Lorraine or Laura; it peaked around 1922 and has faded to rarity since.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lorine — Variant of Lorraine / Laura elaboration; route uncertain

Variations

LorraineLoreenLaurine

Nicknames

LoriReenie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorine mean?

Lorine is read as a variant of Lorraine or an elaboration of Laura; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lorine?

It's said law-REEN /lɔːˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lorine a boy or girl name?

Lorine is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lorine?

Lorine peaked in the early twenties and is rare today.

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