Loreley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Loreley is a German name associated with a legendary rock and enchanting songs that lured sailors to their deaths.
Meaning of the Name Loreley
Loreley is a German name of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic name 'Lorel', which means 'murmuring rock'. The Loreley is also the name of a famous rock on the Rhine River in Germany, which is steeped in legend and myth. According to folklore, the Loreley was a beautiful maiden who sat on the rock and sang enchanting songs that lured sailors to their deaths. Today, Loreley is associated with beauty, mystery, and the power of seduction.
Popularity of the Name Loreley
The popularity for the name Loreley peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,988 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Loreley had the most female births in 2010 with 16, which ranked number 7,511 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Loreley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 6 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among females, Loreley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 6 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Loreley
- 10 Year Trend of Loreley: -33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Loreley: -33.33%
Popularity of Loreley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Loreley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Loreley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Loreley is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Loreley
- Total Births of Loreley: 6 (-3.97%)
- Female Births of Loreley: 6 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Loreley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Loreley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.