Lorelai
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Alluring, temptress, murmuring rock
Origin: German
Popularity: Ranked #333 in 2025 with 926 babies born.
History: From the Lorelei rock on the Rhine River, where legend says a beautiful maiden lured sailors to their doom with her singing. The character Lorelai Gilmore from 'Gilmore Girls' popularized this spelling.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Lorelai? About 1 in 3,594 babies born in 2025 were named Lorelai, or roughly 2.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lorelai
What does the name Lorelai mean?
Lorelai means “Alluring, temptress, murmuring rock” from German roots.
What is the origin of the name Lorelai?
Lorelai has German origin. The traditional meaning is “Alluring, temptress, murmuring rock”.
How popular is Lorelai?
Lorelai ranked #333 in 2025 — given to 926 babies that year.
When was Lorelai most popular?
Lorelai peaked in 2025 with 926 babies registered that year.
Is Lorelai a boy or girl name?
Lorelai is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lorelais in registered births are female.
Is the name Lorelai rising or falling in popularity?
Lorelai has risen 193 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #526 in 2020 to #333 in 2025.
How long has Lorelai been recorded?
Lorelai appears in birth records across 25 years — from 2001 through 2025.