Lorisa
A feminine name of English origin meaning "bay laurel crown".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Lorisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lorisa today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorisa births was 1990 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorisa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
1990
19 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2005 SSA rank
#15,646
Tracked since 1958
Census
Lorisa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 431 people with the first name Lorisa, which placed it at #22,918 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,918
National first-name rank
People counted
431
431 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
58.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lorisa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lorisa is White at 58.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Black (12.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lorisa described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lorisa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.9% · 254
- Hispanic or Latino20.2% · 87
- Black or African American12.5% · 54
- Two or more races3.5% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 8
Popularity
Lorisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lorisa from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorisa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lorisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorisas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorisa
The name Lorisa has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "loros," which means "laurel." This evergreen shrub, revered in Greek mythology and culture, was associated with victory, honor, and purification. The name likely emerged during the Classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC.
Lorisa's connection to the laurel plant suggests its possible association with qualities such as resilience, prosperity, and triumph. In Greek mythology, the laurel was sacred to Apollo, the god of poetry, music, and prophecy, further lending the name a poetic and artistic undertone.
Although no specific historical references to individuals named Lorisa have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's Greek origins indicate its presence in the region during the classical era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lorisa dates back to the 16th century. Lorisa di Monteleone, born in 1548, was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
In the 18th century, Lorisa Sanseverino (1710-1783) was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Naples. She was a duchess and a respected philanthropist, renowned for her charitable works and advocacy for the underprivileged.
Moving into the 19th century, Lorisa Burroughs (1832-1901) was an American educator and pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded the Burroughs Nature Study Club, one of the earliest organizations dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and appreciation.
In the realm of literature, Lorisa Coulter (1892-1976) was a notable American writer and poet. Her works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, earning her recognition within literary circles.
Another notable figure was Lorisa Rosado (1918-2004), a Puerto Rican activist and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting gender equality, education, and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on her community and beyond.
These individuals, spanning different eras and backgrounds, serve as examples of the diverse paths taken by those who bore the name Lorisa throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
People
Lorisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorisa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lorisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorisa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 928,874 US residents.
Is Lorisa a common name?
We classify Lorisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorisa was 1990, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorisa is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lorisa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 431 people with the name Lorisa, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,918 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lorisa in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lorisa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lorisa leans strongly female. 424 people counted with this name were female (98.8%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lorisa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lorisa is White at 58.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Black (12.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lorisa most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lorisa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.9% (254 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lorisa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lorisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorisa in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lorisa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lorisa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lorisa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Lorisa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.