Lorilei
girl nameLorilei entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #3619 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
—
rank today
#3619
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5014 |
| 1960s | #4769 |
| 1970s | #7266 |
| 1980s | #8995 |
| 2000s | #13070 |
| 2010s | #11660 |
| 2020s | #13027 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lorilei are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lorilei alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lorilei in 2025?
- Lorilei is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lorilei most popular?
- Lorilei peaked in 1959, reaching #3619 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lorilei with classmates?
- Lorilei will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Lorilei and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle