Lorelai

Rank 479th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lorelai was 479th most popular baby name for girls and 954th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 654 babies were named Lorelai in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,128 babies in the United States were named Lorelai. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lorelai is around 9 years old.

The name "Lorelai" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lorelai include Lori and Lore.

Lorelai Meaning & Origin

Lorelai is a German name symbolizing a 'siren', often evoking connotations of allure, enchantment, and captivating beauty.

The name Lorelai is described as charming, quick-witted and creative.

Pronunciation

Lorelai is pronounced law-rih-ley in English. The name Lorelai has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lorelai

  • The name Lorelai is featured prominently in the popular TV show "Gilmore Girls". Both the main character and her daughter share this name, often resulting in amusing mix-ups.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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