Lorne
Boy / Girl name · 144 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lorne: 144 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 11 births in 1974.
A name deeply rooted in Scottish history, Lorne is most famously linked to the ancient province of Lorn in Argyll, with its Gaelic origins possibly tracing back to a personal name meaning “fox.” This strong, place-derived name was borne by Lorne Greene, the iconic Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright on *Bonanza*, and by television producer Lorne Michaels, creator of *Saturday Night Live*. The name also echoes in the landscape of Argyll, where the region of Lorn retains its ancient title. Notably, though traditionally masculine in Scotland, Lorne has occasionally been used for girls, reflecting its soft, melodic sound.
Boy 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197411 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #5354 babies
- Total births
- 126since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 9%vs prior 5y
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19905 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #6343 babies
- Total births
- 18since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y