girls' name 1947–1966

Lorraine

Lorraine is losing ground — from #10 in 1947 to #94 in 1966.

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#94 last ranked in 1966
94 registrations that year
3,521 total 1947–1966

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).

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Peak 1952 · 360
Low 1966 · 94
Years tracked 19

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By state & territory — 1966

How often Lorraine was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Lorraine popularity by state — 1966Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 94 (rank #82)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Lorraine — popularity by state & territory in 1966. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (94 babies)

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94 #82
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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.