Lorne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lorne has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic term for a region in Scotland. It signifies a connection to the land and carries a strong cultural identity. The name has evolved from its Gaelic roots to modern usage while maintaining its traditional essence. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. Lorne is often perceived as a classic name with historical significance, linked to notable figures in entertainment.
The name Lorne is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Lorne has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lorne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1406th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1406th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1030th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1837th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5874th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8378th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Lorne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lorne"
Pronunciation
/lɔrn/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Lorne derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Lorn,' which refers to a region in Scotland called Lorn, located on the west coast.
Meaning
From the region of Lorn
Language Evolution
Lorn (Scottish Gaelic), Lorne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Lorne gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland, due to its geographical significance and association with the Scottish Highlands.
Variants & Derivatives
Lorn, Lorneau
Modern Popularity & Image
Lorne is viewed as a strong, traditional name with a connection to Scottish heritage.
Famous People
Lorne Greene - Canadian actor and radio personality, Lorne Michaels - Canadian-American television producer and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lorne"
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 "Lorne"
"Lorne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1406th of 7545 | 427 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1406th of 6773 | 429 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1030th of 7552 | 998 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 839th of 10718 | 1,507 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1837th of 16616 | 627 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5874th of 24088 | 206 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8378th of 23106 | 103 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7607th of 9204 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Lorne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.84% 734th/1416 |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.48% 734th/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
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68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.54% 747th/2227 |
34.36% 835th/2430 |
44.37% 1266th/2853 |
30.02% 833rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.31% 802nd/2937 |
22.94% 799th/3483 |
29.99% 1055th/3518 |
20.80% 841st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
34.40% 2173rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lorne" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lorne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lorne" 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.