Lorianna
A feminine name with Old German origins, loosely translating to "laurel tree".
Name Census estimates that about 430 living Americans carry the first name Lorianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lorianna today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorianna births was 2007 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorianna. 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
430
~ 1 in 797,103 Americans
Peak year
2007
25 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,648
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Lorianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lorianna from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Lorianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorianna 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 Lorianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Loriannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorianna
The name Lorianna is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with various theories proposed regarding its linguistic roots and historical background.
One theory suggests that Lorianna derives from the Old French word "l'oriane," which means "the golden one." This could imply that the name was initially associated with someone possessing golden or blonde hair. However, the linguistic connection between "l'oriane" and Lorianna is speculative, and the name's precise origins remain shrouded in mystery.
Another possibility is that Lorianna has its roots in the Latin word "laurea," which means "laurel." In ancient Roman culture, laurel wreaths were often used to symbolize victory, achievement, and honor. If this etymology is accurate, the name Lorianna could have been bestowed upon individuals who were celebrated for their accomplishments or held in high esteem.
Historically, the name Lorianna does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name are relatively modern, with sparse mentions in historical records.
One notable figure named Lorianna was Lorianna Leighton, an American actress born in 1938. She appeared in various television shows and films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including roles in "The F.B.I.," "Mannix," and "The Fury."
Another individual with this name was Lorianna Grubić, a Croatian basketball player born in 1992. She has represented Croatia in international competitions and played professionally for several teams in Europe.
In the world of literature, Lorianna is the name of a character in the novel "The Witch's Daughter" by Paula Brackston, published in 2018. The book explores themes of witchcraft, family, and legacy.
Lorianna Kress, born in 1994, is a former competitive swimmer from the United States. She specialized in freestyle events and competed in various national and international competitions.
Lastly, Lorianna Krall, born in 1971, is a Canadian author and poet. She has published several collections of poetry, including "Elemental" and "Radiant, Elemental."
While the name Lorianna is relatively uncommon, these examples showcase individuals from various backgrounds and professions who have carried this unique moniker throughout history.
People
Lorianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorianna 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
Lorianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 430 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorianna 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 797,103 US residents.
Is Lorianna a common name?
We classify Lorianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 439 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorianna was 2007, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorianna is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lorianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorianna 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.