Lorne
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lorne was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,352 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1965 with 188 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
190 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1990 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
144 births recorded 1974–2008 · peaked in 1990 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
46 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lorne’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↓3843 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↑2845 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↓1622 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓2001 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑1614 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓785 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑1741 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↑1759 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓5455 |
| 2017 | #7546 | ↑3198 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↑410 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓2620 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓849 |
| 2021 | #8825 | ↑1780 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↓2038 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↑1100 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓1175 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Lorne
Is Lorne a popular name?
Yes — Lorne currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lorne more common for boys or girls?
Lorne is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lorne most popular?
Lorne peaked in 1965 in United States, with 188 recorded births that year.
Is Lorne rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lorne’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1130 in 1903 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lorne?
At least 4,542 babies have been recorded with the name Lorne across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lorne popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lorne appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lorne?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lorne include Lonny.
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