The baby name Lorie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOR-ee (IPA: /ˈlɔːri/ or /ˈlɔri/).
The baby name Lorie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOR-ee (IPA: /ˈlɔːri/ or /ˈlɔri/).
Lorie is English, French in Origin.
Lorie is a feminine given name, chiefly English and French, functioning as a pet form and respelling of Lori, itself a diminutive of Laura or Lorraine. From Laura, it ultimately derives from Latin laurus, "laurel," the ancient emblem of victory and honor; via Lorraine it connects to the Germanic royal name Lothar (hlud "famous" + hari "army"), yielding the sense "famous army." Together, Lorie carries associations of triumph and renown.
Used in the United States and Canada since the early 20th century, Lorie rose sharply in the 1950s-70s alongside Lori and Laurie, then waned after the 1980s. In Francophone contexts it can shorten Laure, Laurence, or Lorraine, and the spelling -ie adds a soft, modern touch. Common variants and cognates include Lori, Laurie, Lorrie, Lorri, Loree, Lory, Laura, Laure, Lorraine, and Lorena. Nicknames include Lo and Rie; masculine counterparts appear in Laurence and Lorne.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | Girls | 0 | #15 | 1 | 572 |
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| CM | 0 | #55 | 2 | 2,592 | |
| PH | 0 | #83 | 14 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #102 | 5 | 7,011 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #133 | 3 | 1,786 |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #151 | 3 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2004 | #189 | 27 | 405 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #250 | 142 | 13,098 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #255 | 9 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #260 | 10 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #280 | 6 | 2,795 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #280 | 37 | 15,378 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #325 | 27 | 8,539 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #378 | 19 | 15,987 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #403 | 3 | 3,185 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #409 | 107 | 19,177 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #480 | 74 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #504 | 20 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #506 | 35 | 11,671 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #523 | 10 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #527 | 27 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #535 | 52 | 18,916 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #565 | 51 | 16,104 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #602 | 16 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #648 | 11 | 13,263 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #762 | 174 | 25,931 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,117 | 12 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,164 | 13 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,387 | 60 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Lorie is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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