Lorna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lorna is a Scottish name that gained prominence through the character in R.D. Blackmore's novel 'Lorna Doone.' Its meaning is considered unknown. The name has evolved since the late 19th century and is associated with literary themes and femininity. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.

The name Lorna is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation 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, Lorna 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, 'Lorna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 431st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 345th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 374th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 726th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2770th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3861st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lorna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lorna"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːrnə/

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Origin

Scottish

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Etymology

The name Lorna is believed to have been popularized by the character Lorna Doone in the novel 'Lorna Doone' by R.D. Blackmore, published in 1869. The name itself is thought to be derived from the name of a fictional place in the novel.

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Meaning

unknown

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Language Evolution

Lorna Doone (1869), Lorna (20th century)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, after the publication of the novel.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lorn, Lornie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Lorna is often perceived as a gentle and feminine name, associated with literary and romantic connotations due to its roots in literature.

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Famous People

Lorna Luft (American actress and singer), Lorna Simpson (American photographer and video artist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lorna"

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 "Lorna"

"Lorna" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6350th of 6773 7
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6723rd of 7552 10
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 431st of 9107 4,257
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 345th of 9204 6,665
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 374th of 12526 11,260
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 726th of 19264 3,293
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1628th of 27321 1,380
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2770th of 35406 940
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3861st of 30306 470

Regional Popularity of "Lorna" 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 "Lorna" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
18.86%
267th/1416
31.91%
440th/1379
46.70%
1105th/2366
21.37%
244th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
14.81%
229th/1546
21.85%
340th/1556
37.99%
894th/2353
12.93%
200th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
14.28%
318th/2227
13.70%
333rd/2430
20.68%
590th/2853
9.51%
264th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
24.11%
708th/2937
18.52%
645th/3483
28.45%
1001st/3518
16.59%
671st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
45.97%
1694th/3685
39.62%
1773rd/4475
34.52%
1793rd/5194
27.83%
1758th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
59.78%
2739th/4582
76.45%
3948th/5164
38.59%
2822nd/7313
44.38%
3312th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 94.54%
4242nd/4487
66.97%
4569th/6822
94.39%
5924th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Lorna"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lorna" 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.