Popularity:
The name Lorna ranked 572nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
It was created by R.D. Blackmore from a Scottish place name, Lorn, and used for the heroine of his 1869 novel Lorna Doone.