Lorelei was the 210th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 699 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #174 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #210 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 699 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,961 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #174 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade brought Lorelei to its highest point yet in the 2020s. It holds at its peak with more growth expected.
What goes with it
Liquid and musical with rolling l sounds and a creative natural aura. Coralie reflects a kindred style and Lola works as a playful short form.
Nicknames
- Lori
- Lore
- Lola
- Reli
Honouring a Lorelei in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lorelei is about 1 in 82.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lorelei
- Lorelei Linklater (born 1994)American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Lorelei Gilmore (usually spelled Lorelai): lead character of TV's Gilmore Girls
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