Loris
Every Loris since 1903 — 2,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loris
Loris is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1903, 2,280 American babies have been named Loris — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1935, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,464 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,032 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,360 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,567 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,089 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,607 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,893 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,131 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,859 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,590 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,092 | 6 | #3,773 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,460 | — | — |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,597 | 6 | #3,733 |
| 1950 | 36 | #1,563 | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,116 | 5 | #3,588 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,570 | 8 | #2,784 |
| 1935 | 64 | #863 | 14 | #1,998 |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,149 | 11 | #2,546 |
| 1925 | 32 | #1,457 | 20 | #1,780 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,729 | 20 | #1,795 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,714 | 18 | #1,695 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Loris
- Loris Francesco Capovilla Religious figure · 1915–2016
- Loris Karius Soccer player · b. 1993
- Loris Capirossi Racing driver · b. 1973
- Loris Kessel Racing driver · 1950–2010
- Loris Campana Cyclist · 1926–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loris in 2025?
Loris did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Loris?
2,280 babies have been named Loris in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loris most popular?
Loris peaked in 1935, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Loris a boy or girl name?
Loris is used for both: about 75% of babies named Loris have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Loris rising or falling?
Loris has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Loris?
Well-known people named Loris include Loris Francesco Capovilla (religious figure), Loris Karius (soccer player), Loris Capirossi (racing driver).