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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lorelei — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lorelai|Loreley
GermanicGirl→ Stable

Lorelei

LOR-uh-ly · 3 syllables

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Girl
#456
→ Stable
#456
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 38
Peak rank
#441 in 2022
5yr change
+29 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #456 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Lorelei

Popularity score: 38  ·  SSA Rank: #456

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+29 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGermanicRomanticLiteraryGirl3-syllableSiren MythologyRiver LegendModerately PopularClassic Revival
Character
enchanting alluremysterious depthsiren songcaptivating presenceethereal beauty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Loreleis

expressivearticulateversatilecommandingthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Lorelei is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #456 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +29 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#456 · niche
Lorelei at a Glance
Meaning:From German 'Lureley', a rocky cliff on the Rhine River. Associated with a siren-like figure in German folklore who lured sailors to their doom.
Language root:German · Middle High German
Peak rank:#441 in 2022
5yr change:+29 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Lorelei Lee
Literary character (Anita Loos novel)
Lorelei King
Actress and audiobook narrator
Similar Sound
LorraineLaurelLorelaiLoren◈Laurie
Similar Style
IsoldeOpheliaScarlettArabellaCelestine
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lorelei
IrisMargotStellaJasper◈Rowan◈FelixAugust◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Lorelei illustration
Name Intelligence
Lorelei · Overview
Summary

Lorelei is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #456 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lorelei scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Mythological · Romantic · Literary character
Lorelei carries a ethereal, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
lorelei.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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