Lorian is a unique and distinctive given name of uncertain origin, believed to have been created by author Robert Heinlein for his character Lorry Kanes in the science fiction novel "Time Enough for Love". It is often considered a unisex name due to its lack of traditional gender associations. The name Lorian consists of three syllables, beginning with /ˈlɔːriən/, and it is pronounced similarly to 'LORR-ee-an'. In terms of popularity, Lorian is quite rare; according to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, there were only 16 baby girls named Lorian in 2020, with no recorded instances for boys. This scarcity contributes to its unique appeal and helps it stand out among more common names. The name Lorian does not appear to have any associated name days or specific cultural significance beyond its literary origin.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Lorian peaked in popularity between 1962 and 1963 with a total of 32 births during those two years alone. However, it seems that this name's popularity was quite fluctuating throughout the decades, with numbers ranging from a low of 5 births to a high of 13 births in any given year. Overall, there have been 233 babies named Lorian since 1958.