US Popularity:5239
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Celtic
Meaning:Lorne; Fox
Lorna is a girl’s name of Scottish and Celtic origin. Novelist R.D. Blackmore created it for his 1869 novel Lorna Doone. Lorna may have been inspired by the Scottish place name Lorne, or the title Marquis of Lorne. It's thought to be of Celtic origin and may mean "fox." If you’d like a name with literary origins for your child, or want to pay tribute to Scotland, this pretty name could be the perfect choice.
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How Popular Is The Name Lorna?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lorna is currently #4070 on The Bump
Girl:Lorna is currently #2709 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lorna is currently #5239 in U.S. births
Girl:Lorna is currently #2980 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#2980
in 2025
+ 214
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Lorna, December 2024

  • Behind the Name, Lorne, December 2024

  • Name Doctor, Lorna

  • WordSense Dictionary, Lorna

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