Lorisa
A feminine name of English origin meaning "bay laurel crown".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Lorisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lorisa today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorisa births was 1990 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorisa. 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
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
1990
19 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2005 SSA rank
#15,646
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Lorisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lorisa from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorisa 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 Lorisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorisas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorisa
The name Lorisa has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "loros," which means "laurel." This evergreen shrub, revered in Greek mythology and culture, was associated with victory, honor, and purification. The name likely emerged during the Classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC.
Lorisa's connection to the laurel plant suggests its possible association with qualities such as resilience, prosperity, and triumph. In Greek mythology, the laurel was sacred to Apollo, the god of poetry, music, and prophecy, further lending the name a poetic and artistic undertone.
Although no specific historical references to individuals named Lorisa have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's Greek origins indicate its presence in the region during the classical era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lorisa dates back to the 16th century. Lorisa di Monteleone, born in 1548, was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
In the 18th century, Lorisa Sanseverino (1710-1783) was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Naples. She was a duchess and a respected philanthropist, renowned for her charitable works and advocacy for the underprivileged.
Moving into the 19th century, Lorisa Burroughs (1832-1901) was an American educator and pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded the Burroughs Nature Study Club, one of the earliest organizations dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and appreciation.
In the realm of literature, Lorisa Coulter (1892-1976) was a notable American writer and poet. Her works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, earning her recognition within literary circles.
Another notable figure was Lorisa Rosado (1918-2004), a Puerto Rican activist and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting gender equality, education, and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on her community and beyond.
These individuals, spanning different eras and backgrounds, serve as examples of the diverse paths taken by those who bore the name Lorisa throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
People
Lorisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorisa 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
Lorisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorisa 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 928,874 US residents.
Is Lorisa a common name?
We classify Lorisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorisa was 1990, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorisa is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lorisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorisa 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.