Lorin is a unisex baby name. It is a variation of both Lauren and Laurence. Lorin is not as popular as it once was, but it is now a top 20,000 baby name.
Meaning of the name Lorin:
Latin: from Laurentum
Origin of the name Lorin:
Lorin is a spelling variation of the baby name Loren. Loren has two origin stories depending on the gender associated with it. For girls, it is a variation of Lauren. For boys, Lorin began as a nickname for Laurence. Lauren is the feminine variation of Laurence.
Symbolism of the name Lorin:
Lorin means “from Laurentum” because of the original baby names from which it originates. Lauren is a form of Laurence, which comes from the Roman Laurentius. Laurentius translates to “from Laurentum.” Laurentum was a city in ancient Italy, and it received its name from the laurel plant.
Style of the name Lorin:
Traditional
Gender of the name Lorin:
Lorin is a unisex baby name given to both males or females.
Pronunciation of the name Lorin:
LAWR-un
Number of syllables in the name Lorin:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Lorin:
Lorin is a simple and common name for boys or girls. It is a strong option.
Alternative spellings for the name Lorin:
- Loren
- Lauren
- Loryn
- Lauryn
- Loaren
- Loarin
- Loaryn
Nicknames for the name Lorin:
- Lor
- Lo
- Lolo
- Rin
- Ri
- Rinny
- Rinnie
Popularity of the name Lorin:
Lorin was on and off the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index from 1905 to 1969. It ranked highest in 1914 at number 686. As of 2021, it is a top 20,000 option. More specifically, Lorin is number 19,351 for boys or girls.
Related names for the name Lorin:
Great middle names for Lorin and their meanings:
- Braden (salmon, broad valley, broad hillside)
- Dixon (son of Richard)
- John (God is gracious)
- Evan (the Lord is gracious)
- Briar (thorny bush of wild roses)
- Harper (harp player)
- Abigail (cause of joy)
- Grace (God's grace)
Famous people with the name Lorin:
- Lorin Maazel (conductor, violinist)
- Lorin Watada (chef, restaurant owner)
- Lorin Morgan-Richards (illustrator)
Lorins in popular culture:
- “The Lorin Solo” (title of a book by Chuck Edwards