Lorna
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage.
Every Lorna since 1885 — 28,557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lorna
Lorna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,980 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 28,557 American babies have been named Lorna. Its peak came in 1957, when 758 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Lorna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lorna 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 | 56 | #2,980 | — | — |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,205 | — | — |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,687 | — | — |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,802 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,058 | — | — |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,048 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,485 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,976 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,543 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,929 | — | — |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,116 | — | — |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,322 | — | — |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,889 | — | — |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,445 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,997 | — | — |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,459 | — | — |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,065 | — | — |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,560 | — | — |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,312 | — | — |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,691 | — | — |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,515 | — | — |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,158 | — | — |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,485 | — | — |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,085 | — | — |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,267 | — | — |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,965 | — | — |
| 1990 | 68 | #2,004 | — | — |
| 1985 | 112 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 1980 | 84 | #1,451 | — | — |
| 1975 | 133 | #949 | — | — |
| 1970 | 234 | #680 | — | — |
| 1965 | 510 | #413 | — | — |
| 1960 | 678 | #369 | — | — |
| 1955 | 740 | #317 | — | — |
| 1950 | 463 | #373 | — | — |
| 1945 | 428 | #332 | — | — |
| 1940 | 416 | #312 | — | — |
| 1935 | 329 | #353 | — | — |
| 1930 | 328 | #374 | — | — |
| 1925 | 334 | #376 | — | — |
| 1920 | 234 | #437 | — | — |
| 1915 | 204 | #426 | — | — |
| 1910 | 51 | #580 | — | — |
| 1905 | 31 | #635 | — | — |
| 1900 | 30 | #650 | — | — |
| 1895 | 19 | #734 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #998 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lorna
- Lorna Wing Physician · 1928–2014
- Lorna Luft Actor · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorna mean?
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage.
How popular is the name Lorna in 2025?
Lorna ranked #2,980 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lorna?
28,557 babies have been named Lorna in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lorna most popular?
Lorna peaked in 1957, when 758 newborns received the name.
Is Lorna a boy or girl name?
Lorna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lorna rising or falling?
Lorna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lorna?
Well-known people named Lorna include Lorna Wing (physician), Lorna Luft (actor).