Lorin

Lorin is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “lullaby.” In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Lorin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“lullaby”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɒɹin/

About the name Lorin

Lorin belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “lullaby” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lorin first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1402 in 1989, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 2,667 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lorin in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#1402 in 1989
Peak year
1989
Babies named Lorin in 2024
11
Total since 1880
2,667

Lorin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2019 in 2009
Babies named Lorin in 2025
5
Total since 1996
147

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lorin mean?

Lorin means “lullaby” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lorin a boy or girl name?

Lorin is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lorin?

Lorin comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Lorin?

Lorin first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #1402 in 1989, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lorin?

Lorin is pronounced /ˈlɒɹin/ (IPA).

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