Laraine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Laraine is a name with modern English roots, derived from the historical region of Lorraine in France, which stems from the Latin 'Lotharingia'. It conveys meanings related to cheerfulness and joy. The name has evolved from Lotharingia to Lorraine and finally to Laraine. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with elegance and charm. There are no direct biblical connections, and notable individuals like Laraine Day and Laraine Newman have contributed to its recognition.
The name Laraine is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Laraine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Laraine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2872nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 960th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1074th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3695th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20160th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16939th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Laraine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Laraine"
Pronunciation
/ləˈreɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Laraine is often considered a variation of Lorraine, which is derived from the name of a region in France named after the Latin 'Lotharingia', meaning 'land of Lothar'. The name Lorraine itself is associated with the medieval king Lothar II.
Meaning
cheerful, joyful
Language Evolution
Lotharingia, Lorraine, Laraine
Historical Usage
Laraine gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Lorraine, Lara, Laraine
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Laraine is seen as a unique yet elegant name, often associated with a sense of grace and charm.
Famous People
Laraine Day, an American actress, Laraine Newman, an American comedian and actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Laraine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Laraine"
"Laraine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2872nd of 9107 | 176 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 960th of 9204 | 1,061 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1074th of 12526 | 1,747 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3695th of 19264 | 276 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8043rd of 27321 | 138 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20160th of 35406 | 39 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16939th of 30306 | 41 |
Regional Popularity of "Laraine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Laraine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
80.37% 1138th/1416 |
- | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
63.13% 976th/1546 |
31.88% 496th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
43.76% 677th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.11% 1116th/2227 |
23.70% 576th/2430 |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
36.86% 1023rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
61.67% 2148th/3483 |
- |
90.38% 3655th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
83.08% 5248th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Laraine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Laraine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.