Loran

Loran is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2009.

Loran at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Loran

Loran belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Loran first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 4,531 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Loran in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Total since 1880
4,531

Loran in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Loran in 2009
3
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loran mean?

The meaning of Loran is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Loran a boy or girl name?

Loran is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Loran?

Loran comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Loran?

Loran is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 4,531 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].