Lorelei Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Lorelei means 'luring enchantress' and is associated with a legendary rock on the River Rhine.
Meaning of the Name Lorelei
Lorelei is a name of German origin. Derived from the German words 'lore' meaning 'luring enchantress' and 'lei' meaning 'rock', the name Lorelei is associated with a legendary rock on the River Rhine. In German folklore, the Lorelei is a beautiful siren who sits on the rock and lures sailors to their doom with her irresistible songs. The name Lorelei is often associated with beauty, allure, and a captivating presence.
Popularity of the Name Lorelei
The popularity for the name Lorelei peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 715 births, which ranked number 883 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Lorelei had the most female births in 2016 with 715, which ranked number 450 out of 18,860 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lorelei has increased sharply over the last ten years from 573 births to 711 births, an increase of 24.08%. Among females, Lorelei has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 573 births to 711 births, an increase of 24.08%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lorelei
- 20 Year Trend of Lorelei: 251.98%
- 10 Year Trend of Lorelei: 24.08%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lorelei: 24.08%
Popularity of Lorelei by State
Among females, Lorelei was most popular in Midwestern states with 202 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 77 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lorelei. 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 | 11 | 434 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 762 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 511 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 580 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 277 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 310 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 270 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 388 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 469 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 379 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 253 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 298 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 200 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 512 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 644 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 344 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 401 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 372 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 271 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 447 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 427 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 383 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 267 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lorelei
- Total Births of Lorelei: 727 (2.18%)
- Female Births of Lorelei: 727 (2.18%)
Given the upward trend of Lorelei over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.18% increase in total births, for a total of 727 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lorelei have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 727 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.18%.