Laraine
Laraine was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1945, when it ranked 472nd; the most babies were born in 1947 (268). More babies were named Laraine in the 1940s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Lorraine) from the region of Lorraine · French, Germanic
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1947268 babies
- Total since 1880
- 3,478babies recorded
What does the name Laraine mean?
Laraine is a spelling of Lorraine, pronounced the same way, so it shares Lorraine's meaning and origin.
Lorraine is the French region, from Old French Loherraine, Latin Lotharingia, 'land of Lothair', named after the Frankish king Lothair II, as Wiktionary notes. Lothair is a Germanic name from hlūd 'famous' and hari 'army'. As a given name it was associated by folk etymology with Laura. Joan of Arc, born in Lorraine, gave it Catholic associations. It was popular in the US in the 1920s.
Lotharingia (Medieval Latin, “land of Lothair”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Other explanations you may read: A form of Laura.
Related names: Loraine, Lori, Laraine.
See also: French names, names from places.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Lorraine', Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
- US Social Security Administration, national baby-name data 1880-2025 (our computation), SSA (public domain)
Laraine popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | #14,164 | 6 |
| 1990 | #4,967 | 19 |
| 1980 | #5,390 | 13 |
| 1970 | #3,256 | 20 |
| 1960 | #1,776 | 41 |
| 1950 | #1,012 | 82 |
| 1940 | #843 | 72 |
| 1930 | #2,254 | 15 |
| 1920 | #2,410 | 15 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Laraine, counting every spelling?
Laraine is a spelling of Lorraine, a name family that ranked #937 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 263 girls in 2025.
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Laraine?
About 2,200 people born in the US named Laraine are alive today, with a median age of 74; half are between 64 and 80. That makes Laraine a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Laraine by state
How common Laraine was among girls born in each state in 1945–1949, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Utah (6.8×), New Jersey (3.6×), New York (3.5×), Pennsylvania (1.6×), Massachusetts (1.5×). In 38 states fewer than five girls a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Laraine: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Laraine, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Laraine
What does Laraine mean?
Laraine is a spelling of Lorraine, which means “from the region of Lorraine” (French, Germanic origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Laraine?
Laraine was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1945, when it ranked 472nd; the most babies were born in 1947 (268). More babies were named Laraine in the 1940s than in any other decade.
Is Laraine a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Laraine in the US.
Where was Laraine most popular?
In 1945–1949, Laraine was most common in Utah (0.78 per 1,000 girls), followed by Hawaii and New Jersey.