Lorelei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Alluring, murmuring rock
Origin: German
Popularity: Ranked #441 in 2025 with 699 babies born.
History: The traditional spelling of the Rhine legend name. The poet Heinrich Heine's 1824 poem 'Die Lorelei' cemented the legend. The character Lorelei Lee in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' added a different dimension.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Lorelei? About 1 in 4,762 babies born in 2025 were named Lorelei, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lorelei
What does the name Lorelei mean?
Lorelei means “Alluring, murmuring rock” from German roots.
What is the origin of the name Lorelei?
Lorelei has German origin. The traditional meaning is “Alluring, murmuring rock”.
How popular is Lorelei?
Lorelei ranked #441 in 2025 — given to 699 babies that year.
When was Lorelei most popular?
Lorelei peaked in 2016 with 716 babies registered that year.
Is Lorelei a boy or girl name?
Lorelei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Loreleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Lorelei rising or falling in popularity?
Lorelei has risen 63 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #504 in 2020 to #441 in 2025.
How long has Lorelei been recorded?
Lorelei appears in birth records across 105 years — from 1916 through 2025.