Will my child share the name Lori with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Lori per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lori in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lori becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lori is rising: up 837 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #643 in 1996.

Is Lori a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lori is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lori a popular baby name in the United States?

Lori does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lori is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lori in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lori

Lori has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 173 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #643 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lori is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lori in their class.