Lori

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“laurel” — Latin, English

—2024 rank
1963peak year
341,616babies named Lori since 1880
▲ +12%5-year trend

Lori popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 196318801920196020002024

What does Lori mean?

A mid-century American diminutive of Lorraine and Laura, ultimately tied to Latin laurus, 'laurel', the victor's wreath plant.

OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern

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