Lorne

♂ Boy

Pronounced LORN /ˈlɔːrn/High

Meaning: Lorne is a Scottish name from the district of Lorne (Lorn) in Argyll, tied by legend to Loarn, an early Gaelic king. A documented place/heritage name; we note the Scottish route.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Scottish name: Lorne comes from the Argyll district of Lorne (said 'LORN'). A heritage place-name, which we note.

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Origin LowScottish

MeaningLorne is a Scottish name from the district of Lorne (Lorn) in Argyll, tied by legend to Loarn, an early Gaelic king. A documented place/heritage name; we note the Scottish route.

U.S. rank (2025)#13155 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1966

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,302

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

As a boy's name, Lorne is a Scottish place-name from the district of Lorne in Argyll. Dignified and single-syllabled, it reads as a heritage name; we note the Scottish route (said 'LORN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Scotland and Canada. Rare, crisp, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Lorne comes from the Scottish district of Lorne in Argyll, linked in legend to the Gaelic king Loarn — famously borne by actor Lorne Greene, which we note (said 'LORN').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Lorne — Scottish district of Lorne (Argyll); legend of Loarn

Variations

LornLoarnLorndon

Nicknames

LorLonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorne mean?

Lorne is a Scottish name from the district of Lorne in Argyll, tied by legend to the king Loarn, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lorne?

It's said LORN /ˈlɔːrn/ — one syllable.

Is Lorne a boy or girl name?

Here Lorne is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lorne?

Lorne is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Scotland and Canada.