Lorna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lorna"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔːrnə/
Origin
Scottish
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.
Meaning
unknown
Language Evolution
Lorna Doone (1869), Lorna (20th century)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, after the publication of the novel.
Variants & Derivatives
Lorn, Lornie
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.
Famous People
Lorna Luft (American actress and singer), Lorna Simpson (American photographer and video artist)
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✨ Lorna Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 758 peak births in 1957
Geographic Spread
Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Lorna" in the United States
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.