Lorelai
Lorelai is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Murmuring rock or alluring siren.
Origin and history
Lorelai is a German-derived name famously associated with a legendary rock on the Rhine River and the siren-like maiden who lured sailors there. It gained immense modern popularity in the United States through the television series Gilmore Girls. In recent years, it has become a established choice for baby girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,253 babies in the United States have been named Lorelai since 1880. It ranks #1613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #439.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,719 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,344 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,190 |
Famous people named Lorelai
- Lorelai Gilmore: Fictional character
Nicknames
Lori, Rory, Lorie
Fun facts
- The original Lorelei was a steep rock on the Rhine River associated with a folklore tale of a siren whose singing distracted sailors.
- Usage of the name grew significantly in the 2000s due to the lead mother-daughter characters in the TV show Gilmore Girls.