Lorik
A boy's name of Albanian origin with 177 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Lorik is a boy's baby name of Albanian origin, meaning 'nightingale.' The nightingale — famous for its beautiful nocturnal song — is a beloved symbol in Albanian and broader Balkan culture, lending the name a poetic, musical quality.
Lorik Cana, the Albanian football captain who played for clubs including Lazio and Sunderland, is probably the name's most internationally recognized bearer. For Albanian families, Lorik carries national pride alongside its lyrical meaning.
EtymologyShow more
Lorik is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Albanian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Lorik creates its characteristic crisp, punchy quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lorik has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 76 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 95 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Lorik
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Lorik is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lorik are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Lorik?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Lorik — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 95 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Lorik by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4795 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5587 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6350 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5040 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13298 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6644 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7421 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5689 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5243 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6557 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7914 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6112 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11897 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024