Lorna
5 countries#2957 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lorna was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
28,557 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #2957 · peaked in 1957 with 758 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,746 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1996 with 316 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,635 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 314 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,075 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 1996 with 274 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,351 births recorded 1955–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2004 with 101 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
36 births recorded 1997–2005 · peaked in 2001 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lorna’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2669 | — |
| 2007 | #3289 | ↓620 |
| 2008 | #3529 | ↓240 |
| 2009 | #4013 | ↓484 |
| 2010 | #4397 | ↓384 |
| 2011 | #4915 | ↓518 |
| 2012 | #3419 | ↑1496 |
| 2013 | #3849 | ↓430 |
| 2014 | #4269 | ↓420 |
| 2015 | #4069 | ↑200 |
| 2016 | #4850 | ↓781 |
| 2017 | #4477 | ↑373 |
| 2018 | #3918 | ↑559 |
| 2019 | #3451 | ↑467 |
| 2020 | #3015 | ↑436 |
| 2021 | #4014 | ↓999 |
| 2022 | #3765 | ↑249 |
| 2023 | #3640 | ↑125 |
| 2024 | #3176 | ↑464 |
| 2025 | #2957 | ↑219 |
Frequently asked questions about Lorna
Is Lorna a popular name?
Yes — Lorna currently ranks #2957 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lorna more common for boys or girls?
Lorna is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lorna most popular?
Lorna peaked in 1957 in United States, with 758 recorded births that year.
Is Lorna rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lorna’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #921 in 1885 to #2957 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lorna?
At least 35,654 babies have been recorded with the name Lorna across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lorna popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lorna appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lorna?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lorna include Lavina, Livy, Makiyah, Mariajose.
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