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Lorraine is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of a region in eastern France, originally meaning ‘kingdom of Lothar’. Lothar was a Frankish king, the great-grandson of Charlemagne, whose realm was in the part of France that is now called Lorraine, or in German Lothringen (from Latin Lothari regnum)." It ranked #1044 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of a region in eastern France, originally meaning ‘kingdom of Lothar’. Lothar was a Frankish king, the great-grandson of Charlemagne, whose realm was in the part of France that is now called Lorraine, or in German Lothringen (from Latin Lothari regnum). The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Lorraine ranked #1044 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1044 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorraine mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lorraine a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of a region in eastern France, originally meaning kingdom of Lothar.
Is Lorraine a popular name?
Lorraine ranked #1044 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lorraine a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lorraine appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lorraine — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
