Lorraine
Lorraine is losing ground — from #10 in 1947 to #94 in 1966.
Note: Lorraine hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1966. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 105 to 94 (-10%).
Peak popularity was in 1952 (360 registrations).
Neighbours in the 1966 ranking
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By state & territory — 1966
How often Lorraine was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (94 babies)
In 1966: 94 babies named Lorraine across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Lorraine?
- Between 1947 and 1966, Lorraine was registered for 3,521 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Lorraine a popular name in Australia?
- Lorraine has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1966, when it last ranked #94 with 94 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.