Loriane
Of French origin, meaning "of the laurel tree or laurel place".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Loriane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loriane today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loriane births was 1962 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loriane. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loriane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1962
6 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1978 SSA rank
#10,693
Tracked since 1917
Census
Loriane in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 171 people with the first name Loriane, which placed it at #42,203 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#42,203
National first-name rank
People counted
171
171 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
43.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loriane
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loriane is White at 43.9%. The next largest groups are Black (38.0%) and Hispanic (14.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Loriane described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Loriane at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White43.9% · 75
- Black or African American38.0% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino14.6% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 5
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Popularity
Loriane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loriane from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 17 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
Loriane 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 Loriane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Loriane
The name Loriane is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Latin name Laurentia or Laurentius. These names were derived from the word "laurus," meaning laurel or bay tree, which held significant symbolism in ancient Roman culture as a symbol of victory, honor, and purification.
The earliest recorded use of the name Loriane can be traced back to the Middle Ages in France, where it was a variant spelling of the more common name Laurence or Laurentia. It was typically bestowed upon girls born into noble or aristocratic families, reflecting the name's connotations of prestige and elegance.
While the name Loriane does not appear explicitly in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Latin roots and association with laurel wreaths in classical antiquity suggest a connection to the traditions and customs of the ancient Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Loriane was Loriane de Bourgogne, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Another notable figure was Loriane de Montfort, a 13th-century French countess renowned for her political acumen and involvement in the Albigensian Crusade.
In the realm of literature, Loriane was the name of a character in the 19th-century novel "Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Théophile Gautier, a French novelist and poet. This fictional character embodied the spirit of adventure and romance, further cementing the name's association with elegance and sophistication.
One of the most celebrated individuals named Loriane was Loriane Henrion, a French actress born in 1903 and known for her performances in both theater and film during the early 20th century. She was acclaimed for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters with depth and nuance.
Another notable figure was Loriane Fochier, a French sculptor and artist who lived from 1884 to 1968. Her works, often inspired by nature and the human form, were widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime, earning her recognition as one of the most accomplished sculptors of her era.
Lastly, Loriane Meroz, a contemporary French singer and songwriter born in 1989, has gained popularity for her soulful music and poetic lyrics. Her albums have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following, further contributing to the enduring appeal of the name Loriane in modern times.
People
Loriane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loriane 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
Loriane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loriane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loriane 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Loriane a common name?
We classify Loriane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loriane most popular?
The single biggest year for Loriane was 1962, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loriane is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Loriane in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 171 people with the name Loriane, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #42,203 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Loriane in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Loriane?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Loriane leans strongly female. 174 people counted with this name were female (98.3%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Loriane?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loriane is White at 43.9%. The next largest groups are Black (38.0%) and Hispanic (14.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Loriane most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Loriane in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.9% (75 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loriane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loriane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loriane 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.
Is Loriane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loriane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loriane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Loriane?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.