Lorelai Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOR-uh-lye / /ˈlɔːr.aɪ.laɪ/German; English
Meaning
German: alluring; English: tempting
Historical & Cultural Background
In German folklore, Lorelei refers to a siren or mermaid who lured sailors to their doom. In English, the name gained popularity through literature and media, often associated with beauty and enchantment.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Lorelai
International Variants
- Lorelei (German)
- Lorelai (English)
Famous people named Lorelai
Lorelai Gilmore — character from 'Gilmore Girls'.
Lorelai Lee — character from 'The Lorelai Code'.
Fictional characters named Lorelai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lorelai was first seen in the United States in 2001. Lorelai has ranked as high as #682 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lorelai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lorelai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 86 | |
| CA | 66 | |
| FL | 35 | |
| OH | 33 | |
| PA | 32 | |
| TN | 30 | |
| IL | 28 | |
| NY | 26 | |
| WI | 26 | |
| VA | 23 | |
| GA | 21 | |
| KY | 20 | |
| IN | 20 | |
| NC | 19 | |
| WA | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 99 |
| 2005 | 187 |
| 2006 | 262 |
| 2007 | 321 |
| 2008 | 312 |
| 2009 | 363 |
| 2010 | 371 |
| 2011 | 340 |
| 2012 | 378 |
| 2013 | 338 |
| 2014 | 338 |
| 2015 | 439 |
| 2016 | 479 |
| 2017 | 568 |
| 2018 | 543 |
| 2019 | 549 |
| 2020 | 574 |
| 2021 | 590 |
| 2022 | 659 |
| 2023 | 651 |
| 2024 | 786 |