Is Lori a boy's or girl's name?

Lori is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 853 recorded births.

When was Lori most popular?

Lori reached its peak popularity in 1963 with 23,903 births that year. It is currently ranked #1524 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Lori?

Lori is currently ranked #1524 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 341,795 babies since 1924.

Lori

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast Also a pet name

#1524▼ 94in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name, popular in the US in the 1960s.

Lori is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Laura, from the Latin laurus meaning "laurel" — the ancient symbol of victory and honor. Lori emerged as an Americanized spelling popular in the postwar decades.

Lori was one of the signature names of the 1960s and early 1970s in the U.S., regularly ranking in the top 30. It has the breezy confidence of that era's naming style, sharing space with Pam, Jan, and Gail. Parents today sometimes rediscover it as a shorter, sunnier alternative to the currently popular Lauren.

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Popularity Over Time

Lori was #1190 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1524, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lori
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	713	#1530	▼
2010s	1,247	#1703	▼
2000s	1,884	#1248	▼
1990s	4,945	#544	▼
1980s	21,645	#161	▼
1970s	77,779	#41	▼
1960s	176,561	#17	▲
1950s	56,070	#177	▲
1940s	794	#992	▲
1930s	126	#2925	▲
1920s	31	#4637	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(100 years, 1924–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lori
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	141	#1524	-15 (-9.6%)
2023	156	#1430	-9 (-5.5%)
2022	165	#1390	+37 (28.9%)
2021	128	#1633	+5 (4.1%)
2020	123	#1671	-3 (-2.4%)
2019	126	#1675	-14 (-10.0%)
2018	140	#1551	+11 (8.5%)
2017	129	#1668	-15 (-10.4%)
2016	144	#1557	+9 (6.7%)
2015	135	#1597	+6 (4.7%)
2014	129	#1656	+14 (12.2%)
2013	115	#1786	+14 (13.9%)
2012	101	#1949	-16 (-13.7%)
2011	117	#1754	+6 (5.4%)
2010	111	#1837	-24 (-17.8%)
2009	135	#1654	-7 (-4.9%)
2008	142	#1600	-37 (-20.7%)
2007	179	#1355	+44 (32.6%)
2006	135	#1592	-91 (-40.3%)
2005	226	#1058	+37 (19.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Lori as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Lori has also been given to 853 boys in the U.S. since 1954.

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Current rank

853

Total births

1962

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Lori be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Lori is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1524. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Lori has two lives

Lori, the baby name

#1524girls

341,795 babies

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1924–2024) · Methodology