Girl
Lorelei
murmuring rock
About Lorelei
Enchanting and melodious, this name weaves together folklore, romance, and natural beauty into something utterly captivating. The Rhine River legend imbues it with mystical allure, suggesting a daughter with both beauty and depth, someone who captivates through substance rather than superficiality. The three syllables create a lilting rhythm that's musical to speak, almost like a gentle song. It's distinctive enough to be memorable yet accessible enough to be easily pronounced once heard. Parents drawn to this name often appreciate literature, mythology, or simply the romantic sound of Germanic names. It offers nickname potential—Lori, Lora, Lei—while remaining beautiful in full form. The name balances whimsy with sophistication, suitable for a child's imagination and an adult's professional life. It's a choice for parents who want something truly special, a name that tells a story before their daughter creates her own.
Popularity of the Name Lorelei
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | #619 | |||
| 1939 | #758 | |||
| 1940 | #951 | |||
| 1941 | #800 | |||
| 1942 | #870 | |||
| 1951 | #853 | |||
| 1952 | #864 | |||
| 1953 | #773 | |||
| 1954 | #699 | |||
| 1955 | #809 | |||
| 1956 | #847 | |||
| 1957 | #852 | |||
| 1958 | #971 | |||
| 1963 | #987 | |||
| 1965 | #971 | |||
| 2004 | #967 | |||
| 2005 | #810 | |||
| 2006 | #736 | |||
| 2007 | #683 | |||
| 2008 | #681 | |||
| 2009 | #597 | |||
| 2010 | #535 | #866 | ||
| 2011 | #503 | |||
| 2012 | #529 | #932 | #910 | |
| 2013 | #497 | #845 | ||
| 2014 | #482 | #865 | #803 | |
| 2015 | #450 | #820 | #992 | |
| 2016 | #451 | #957 | ||
| 2017 | #462 | #874 | ||
| 2018 | #472 | #956 | #986 | |
| 2019 | #456 | #820 | #957 | |
| 2020 | #504 | |||
| 2021 | #447 | #932 | ||
| 2022 | #442 | #961 | ||
| 2023 | #485 | |||
| 2024 | #454 | #948 | ||
| 2025 | #441 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lorelei
Names Similar to Lorelei
Nicknames for Lorelei
- Lori
- Lei
- Lora
- Reli
Famous People Named Lorelei
| Lorelei King | British actress and audiobook narrator |
| Lorelei Linklater | American actress |
| Lorelei Taron | Argentine singer |
| Lorelei Lee | American pornographic actress |
| Lorelei Hill Butters | American Olympic diver |
| Lorelei McBroom | American singer and songwriter |
| Lorelei Mann | Australian actress |
| Lorelei Moira | American singer-songwriter |
| Lorelei Lanford | American beauty queen |
| Lorelei Shellist | American author and model |
| Lorelei Martinez | Mexican footballer |
| Lorelei Kretsinger | American model and actress |
| Lorelei Marfil | Filipino actress and model |
| Lorelei Loveridge | British athlete |
| Lorelei Bell | American actress and comedian |
| Lorelei L. Lee | American writer and sex educator |
| Lorelei Vanette | American glamour model |
| Lorelei Pepi | American artist |
| Lorelei Kelly | American political strategist |
| Lorelei Congelliere | American musician |
Characters Named Lorelei
| Lorelei Gilmore | Character from the TV show "Gilmore Girls" |
| Lorelei 'Rory' Gilmore | Daughter of Lorelei Gilmore in "Gilmore Girls" |
| Lorelei 'Lore' Romalotti | Character from the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Lorelei Parker | Character from the film "The Princess Diaries" |
| Lorelei Martins | Character from the TV show "The Blacklist" |
| Lorelei Travis | Character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Lorelei Ambrosia | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Lorelei Rox | Character from the anime series "Fairy Tail" |