Lorelie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLORE-uh-lee / ˈlɔːrəˌliGerman; English
Meaning
German: alluring; English: a variant of Lorelei, a rock on the Rhine River associated with a legend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lorelie is derived from the German word 'Lorelei', which refers to a rock on the Rhine River. According to legend, a beautiful maiden named Lorelei would sing to lure sailors to their doom. The name has been popularized in various literary and musical works, particularly in German folklore. It has also been adopted in English-speaking countries, often as a variant spelling.
Trend Summary
The name Lorelie has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lorelei
- Lorelai
International Variants
- Lorelei (German)
- Lorelai (English)
Famous people named Lorelie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorelie was first seen in the United States in 1928. Lorelie has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Minnesota, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lorelie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorelie (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |