Loras

Loras - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Loras at a glance

Loras is ranked #1700 among boy baby names in 1964, with 5 births in 1964. It peaked in 1944 at #1130 and first appeared on the charts in 1919.

Rank in 1964
#1700
Births in 1964
5
Peak year
1944 (#1130)
First appeared
1919
Trend
#1692 in 1959 → #1700 in 1964 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 382,924 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (26 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Loras appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1829. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Loras and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Loras? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Loras. The baby boy name Loras was given to 5 baby boys in 1964, ranking #1700 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 382,924 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Loras peaked in popularity 82 years ago in 1944 on position 1130.



Famous with this name

Alexandra Loras
Scott Loras
Ruben Lorås


How would you rate Loras, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (26 recent votes)


Loras is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Loras is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #332 - and is the least popular in Iowa at position #332.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Loras is where you live.


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Loras origin and meaning

Loras is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Loras, pop culture references for the name Loras and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Loras

We've found the following names that sound similar to Loras, sorted by popularity.

Lyric / Lars / Lyrik / Lorik / Laroyce /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19641700
19631375
19621690
19591692
19581688
19571445
19561520
19551326
19541506
19531373
19511396
19501646
19491487
19471302
19461315
19451222
19441130
19431444
19421461
19411172
19401194
19391267
19381209
19371178
19231656
19211910
19191829

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Iowa332

Even more about Loras


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Loras a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Loras?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1944
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Loras
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 382,924
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1919
1964 births +5

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