Lorraine
l(o)-rrai-ne
US Popularity:2521
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:From Lorraine; Famous army
Baby will be in good company with the French feminine name Lorraine. Meaning "from Lorraine," a province in northeast France, this name is shared with French royalty. Joan of Arc, who hailed from Lorraine, is also known as St. Joan of Lorraine, giving this name a healthy dose of history. Lorraine can also have German roots and comes from the Germanic name Lothar, which means "famous army," so baby can pull strength from their name as they go through life.
How Popular Is The Name Lorraine?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lorraine is currently #1355 on The Bump
Girl:Lorraine is currently #967 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lorraine is currently #2521 in U.S. births
Girl:Lorraine is currently #1350 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1350
in 2023
- 41
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Lorraine, December 2022
WordSense, Meaning of Lorraine
WordSense, Meaning of Lothar
Online Etymology Dictionary, Lorraine, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Lothario, October 2017
Ancestry, Lorraine Family History
Britannica, St. Joan of Arc, French heroine, July 2023
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