Lori
Girl name · 756 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lori: 756 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 38 births in 1986.
Lori is most often a short form of Laura, rooted in the Latin *laurus* meaning “laurel” – a symbol of victory and honour in ancient Rome. It also appears as a variant of Lorraine or Lorelei, giving it French and German touches. Famous bearers include actress Lori Loughlin, best known for *Full House*; musician Lori Singer; and Lori Lightfoot, the first Black woman and openly gay mayor of Chicago. No major place connections stem from the name itself, though the laurel tree gives its name to countless towns and streets. As a standalone given name, Lori gained popularity across the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, and in Scotland it has been a steady, gentle choice since the 1970s.
Girl 50 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198638 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4746 babies
- Total births
- 756since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 37%vs prior 5y