45,683births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
1974Peak · Scotland
#2604England & Wales 2025
Lorna is a girl name family recorded 45,683 times in 13 countries since 1885. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2604 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1974, at 470.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lorna
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorna | English | 28,557 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2957 | 1942 | ▲ 74 % |
| Lorna | English | 4,297 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1932 | – |
| Lorna | English | 3,614 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1974 | – |
| Lorna | English | 3,186 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1995 | – |
| Lorna | English | 2,134 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2604 | 1996 | ▼ 68 % |
| Lorna | English | 1,375 | 🇫🇷 France | #2790 | 2004 | ▼ 64 % |
Questions about Lorna
How popular is the name Lorna?
In 2025 it ranked #2604 in England & Wales. Official registers record 45,683 births across 13 countries.
When was Lorna most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1974, at 470.8 births per 100,000.
Is Lorna a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lorna is a girl name.