Lorelei
girl name#441 in 2025Lorelei entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #441 in 2022, ranks #441 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1916–2025
#441
rank today
#441
peak (2022)
699
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #2900 |
| 1930s | #1644 |
| 1940s | #1090 |
| 1950s | #868 |
| 1960s | #1069 |
| 1970s | #1593 |
| 1980s | #2499 |
| 1990s | #3174 |
| 2000s | #1076 |
| 2010s | #483 |
| 2020s | #462 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lorelei has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Lorelei are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lorelei alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lorelei in 2025?
- Lorelei ranks #441 among US girl names in 2025, with 699 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lorelei most popular?
- Lorelei peaked in 2022, reaching #441 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lorelei with classmates?
- Lorelei will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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