Lorelai Girl

Popularity: #360 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

ElenaIsadoraSeraphinaCassandraMirabelAnastasia

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 86
12%
CA 66
9%
FL 35
5%
OH 33
5%
PA 32
4%
TN 30
4%
IL 28
4%
NY 26
4%
WI 26
4%
VA 23
3%
GA 21
3%
KY 20
3%
IN 20
3%
NC 19
3%
WA 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200120
200268
200387
200499
2005187
2006262
2007321
2008312
2009363
2010371
2011340
2012378
2013338
2014338
2015439
2016479
2017568
2018543
2019549
2020574
2021590
2022659
2023651
2024786