Lorelei

Rank 441st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lorelei was 441st most popular baby name for girls and 884th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 711 babies were named Lorelei in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,739 babies in the United States were named Lorelei. 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 Lorelei is around 14 to 23 years old.

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

Nicknames for Lorelei include Lori and Lore.

Lorelei Meaning & Origin

Lorelei is a German name that translates to "murmuring rock," evoking images of serene, natural beauty and strength.

The name Lorelei is described as charming, mysterious and imaginative.

Pronunciation

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

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lorelei

The name Lorelei is connected to a large rock on the bank of the Rhine River in Germany, which is associated with a famous siren legend. The siren, named Lorelei, was said to sit on the rock and lure fishermen to their deaths with her enchanting song.

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