Lorna
Lorna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lorna
- A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage.
Etymology
Coined by English novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869 for his novel Lorna Doone, possibly from the Scottish place name Lorn(e) in Argyll.
How popular is Lorna?
Since 1880, 28,535 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Lorna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #298 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #3099 in 1942. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lorna
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Sibling name ideas for Lorna
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Lorna FAQ
What does the name Lorna mean?
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage. Coined by English novelist R. D. Blackmore in 1869 for his novel Lorna Doone, possibly from the Scottish place name Lorn(e) in Argyll.
What is the origin of the name Lorna?
Lorna is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Lorna?
Since 1880, 28,535 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Lorna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #298 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #3099 in 1942. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lorna a boy or girl name?
Lorna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,535 girls and 22 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.