Lorre
An ancient Germanic name meaning "from the laurel garden".
Name Census estimates that about 325 living Americans carry the first name Lorre. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lorre today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorre births was 1961 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorre. 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
325
~ 1 in 1,054,629 Americans
Peak year
1961
35 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1977 SSA rank
#10,549
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Lorre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lorre from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 222 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
Lorre 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 Lorre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorres live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorre
The name Lorre has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word "lauhra," which means "laurel tree" or "bay laurel." This name was particularly prevalent among the Gothic tribes of Eastern Europe during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lorre can be found in the Gothic translations of biblical texts dating back to the 4th century CE. In these translations, the name was used to refer to specific individuals mentioned in the scriptures.
In the 8th century, a Frankish nobleman named Lorre was recorded as being a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the renowned King of the Franks. This early historical reference highlights the name's usage among the nobility of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lorre gained popularity among various Germanic communities across Europe. Notable individuals bearing this name include Lorre von Hirschfeld, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1273 to 1344, and Lorre der Spielmann, a renowned German minstrel and troubadour active in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, Lorre Heynrich was a prominent German artist known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. His works adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Germany during the Renaissance period.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous individuals bearing the name Lorre was the Austrian-American actor Peter Lorre, born in 1904. He gained international recognition for his roles in various classic films, including "M" and "Casablanca."
While the name Lorre has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has transcended cultural boundaries and found usage across different regions and time periods, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields.
People
Lorre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorre 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
Lorre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 325 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorre 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 1,054,629 US residents.
Is Lorre a common name?
We classify Lorre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorre most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorre was 1961, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorre is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lorre a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorre 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.