Find out how popular the first name Loring has been for the last 17 years (from 1974 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Loring by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Loring is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Loring.

The history of the first name Loring

The name Loring is an English given name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lor," meaning a path or track. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a road or traveled frequently.

During the medieval period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Looring" or "Loryng." It was primarily used in England and parts of Scotland, where it was associated with families of Anglo-Saxon and Norman descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loring can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Loring holding estates in Suffolk.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Loring served as a knight and courtier under King Henry III of England. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time, including the Pipe Rolls and Close Rolls.

During the Renaissance period, a notable individual named Loring Leatherland (1497-1572) was an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Middlesex.

In the 18th century, Loring Austin (1718-1786) was a prominent American lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court of Judicature.

Another notable figure with the name Loring was Loring Henderson (1806-1875), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.

Loring Coes (1903-1987) was an American athlete who competed in the long jump event at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he won a bronze medal.

Loring Mandel (1923-2018) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist known for his works such as the play "Romanoff and Juliet" and the novel "Merry Christmas, Dr. Ding."

While the name Loring has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, especially in more recent times. However, it continues to be a part of the English naming tradition, carrying with it a connection to its medieval roots and the concept of paths and travel.

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