How Many People Are Named Lorelei?

17,482

people in the United States are named Lorelei

1 in 19,162 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1986

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0052%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

716 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Germanic Mythology
Pronunciation: LAWR-ə-lie (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From a Germanic name meaning "luring rock". This is the name of a rock headland on the Rhine River. Legends say that a maiden named the Lorelei lives on the rock and lures fishermen to their death with her song.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 24.1 years old

Young (<30) 12,866
73.6%
Adult (30–60) 1,795
10.3%
Senior (>60) 2,821
16.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1916 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,538
Texas 1,219
New York 980
Illinois 903
Florida 757
Ohio 634
Pennsylvania 599
Michigan 496
Virginia 477
North Carolina 445

💡 Fun Facts About "Lorelei"

  • 684 babies were named Lorelei in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1916
  • Most popular in California

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