NAME PROFILE
Loring
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' This name suggests a person who is exceptionally vibrant, loyal, and possesses a sunny disposition that brightens any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,307 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1954 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
MA — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
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Nicknames & Diminutives
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