Loree
A French feminine name derived from the laurel tree.
Name Census estimates that about 1,918 living Americans carry the first name Loree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loree today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loree births was 1963 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 178,704 Americans
Peak year
1963
104 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1931 SSA rank
#4,106
Tracked since 1896
Gender
Gender distribution for Loree
Out of the 3,474 babies given the name Loree since 1880, 99.9% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Loree as a male name
- Ranked #4,106 in 1931
- 5 male births in 1931
- Peak: 1931 (5 births)
Loree as a female name
- Ranked #16,616 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1963 (104 births)
Popularity
Loree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loree from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 834 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. California, Texas, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Loree, while Tennessee, Oregon, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Loree
Loree is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the French language. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the name Laurie, which itself is derived from the Latin name Laurus, meaning "laurel" or "laurel tree." The laurel tree held great significance in ancient Greek and Roman cultures, where it was a symbol of victory, honor, and success.
During the Middle Ages, the name Laurie and its variants became popular across Europe, particularly in France. The spelling "Loree" emerged as a unique French variation, potentially influenced by the French word "l'or," meaning "gold." This association may have been drawn from the golden-yellow color of the laurel tree's leaves.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loree can be found in the 13th century, when a woman named Loree de Montfort was mentioned in historical records from the region of Normandy, France. Another notable historical figure bearing this name was Loree de Beauvais, a 14th-century French noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the realm of literature, the name Loree appeared in the 16th-century French novel "La Princesse de Clèves" by Madame de La Fayette, where it was given to a minor character. This literary reference may have contributed to the name's continued use in France during the Renaissance period.
As the name spread beyond France, several notable individuals throughout history have borne the name Loree. One such example is Loree Sutton (1905-1995), an American psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of child psychiatry. Another is Loree Rodkin (born 1949), an American jewelry designer known for her bold and avant-garde creations.
In the world of sports, Loree Moore (born 1980) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Phoenix Mercury and the Detroit Shock. Loree Kae Allen (born 1981) is another American athlete, a former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour.
While the name Loree may not be as common as some other feminine names, it has maintained a unique and intriguing history, reflecting its French origins and associations with natural symbolism and literary references.
People
Loree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,918 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 178,704 US residents.
Is Loree a common name?
We classify Loree as "Rare". It ranks above 93.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loree most popular?
The single biggest year for Loree was 1963, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loree is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Loree a female name?
Yes, 99.9% of people registered as Loree in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.