Lori
How to say it: LOR-ee · /ˈlɔri/
Short form of Laura or Lorraine; from Latin 'laurus' (laurel tree), symbolizing victory and honor.
Lori was the 1,056th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 118 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,042 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,056 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 118 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,625 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,042 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lori peaked in the 1960s.
What goes with it
Other spellings
Honouring a Lori in the family
- Lauraroot name
- Lorraineroot name
- Laurieequivalent
- Laurineequivalent
- Loraequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lori is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lori
- Lori Loughlin (born 1964)American actress
- Lori Petty (born 1963)American actress
- Lori Singer (born 1957)American actress and classical musician
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