Lorelai Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lorelai is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lorelai?
Lorelai is spelled L-O-R-E-L-A-I. The name has 7 letters.
Lorelai at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lorelai may derive from German words meaning “luring rock” or “alluring cliff.”
- Origin
- Lorelai is commonly associated with a rocky cliff on the Rhine River in Germany linked to local legends and folklore.
- Pronunciation
- LOHR-uh-lie · 3 syllables
Lorelai Popularity in 2025
Rank#333
Recorded Births926
- Girls usage rose 69 places to #333 and recorded 137 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lorelai Mean?
Lorelai may derive from German words meaning “luring rock” or “alluring cliff.”
Origin: Lorelai is commonly associated with a rocky cliff on the Rhine River in Germany linked to local legends and folklore.
How Do You Pronounce Lorelai?
PronunciationLOHR-uh-lie
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lorelai?
- History
- The name Lorelai appears in German folklore connected to a siren or maiden said to have lured sailors to their deaths on a rock of the same name. Its use as a personal name has been documented in modern times, including popular media.
Lorelai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 926 | #333 |
| 2024 | Girls | 789 | #402 |
| 2023 | Girls | 651 | #473 |
| 2022 | Girls | 659 | #480 |
| 2021 | Girls | 591 | #521 |
| 2020 | Girls | 574 | #525 |
| 2019 | Girls | 549 | #553 |
| 2018 | Girls | 544 | #568 |
| 2017 | Girls | 568 | #544 |
| 2016 | Girls | 479 | #623 |
| 2015 | Girls | 439 | #655 |
| 2014 | Girls | 338 | #819 |
| 2013 | Girls | 338 | #800 |
| 2012 | Girls | 378 | #733 |
| 2011 | Girls | 340 | #797 |
| 2010 | Girls | 371 | #748 |
| 2009 | Girls | 363 | #779 |
| 2008 | Girls | 312 | #890 |
| 2007 | Girls | 321 | #868 |
| 2006 | Girls | 262 | #993 |
| 2005 | Girls | 187 | #1,216 |
| 2004 | Girls | 99 | #1,895 |
| 2003 | Girls | 87 | #2,048 |
| 2002 | Girls | 68 | #2,352 |
When Was Lorelai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
926 recorded births
National rank #333
2024 · Girls
789 recorded births
National rank #402
2022 · Girls
659 recorded births
National rank #480
2023 · Girls
651 recorded births
National rank #473
Where Lorelai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #90 | 7 |
| KY | #146 | 30 |
| ME | #176 | 6 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| MS | #196 | 13 |
| IN | #211 | 33 |
| TN | #218 | 36 |