Lorelai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lorelai means 'bay, laurel' and 'battle' in German, and is associated with beauty and enchantment.
Meaning of the Name Lorelai
Lorelai is a name of German origin. It is derived from the combination of the Germanic elements 'lauha' meaning 'bay, laurel' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'. Lorelai is also associated with the Germanic legend of the Lorelei, a beautiful siren who lured sailors to their deaths with her enchanting voice. This name is often associated with beauty, strength, and enchantment.
Popularity of the Name Lorelai
The popularity for the name Lorelai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 654 births, which ranked number 946 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lorelai had the most female births in 2022 with 654, which ranked number 479 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lorelai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 378 births to 654 births, an increase of 73.02%. Among females, Lorelai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 378 births to 654 births, an increase of 73.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lorelai
- 20 Year Trend of Lorelai: 861.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Lorelai: 73.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lorelai: 73.02%
Popularity of Lorelai by State
Among females, Lorelai was most popular in Southeastern states with 186 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 76 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lorelai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 478 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 482 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 762 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 437 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 417 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 604 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 229 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 344 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 480 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 208 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 467 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 342 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 279 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 426 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 564 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 396 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 300 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 316 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 76 | 455 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 406 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 280 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 233 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lorelai
- Total Births of Lorelai: 691 (5.64%)
- Female Births of Lorelai: 691 (5.64%)
Given the upward trend of Lorelai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.64% increase in total births, for a total of 691 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lorelai have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 691 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.64%.