Lorna

Lorna is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 50 girls in the United States.

Lorna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lorna

Lorna belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lorna first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #298 in 1941, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 28,475 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lorna in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#298 in 1941
Peak year
1957
Babies named Lorna in 2024
50
Total since 1880
28,475

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lorna mean?

The meaning of Lorna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lorna a boy or girl name?

Lorna is a girl name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lorna?

Lorna comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Lorna?

Lorna first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #298 in 1941, and 50 babies were given the name in 2024.

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