Lorelei is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2868 in 2002 with 5 recorded births. This places Lorelei in the bottom 47% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 46 births ranking #806. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 53,473 girls born was named Lorelei. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lorelei is a romantic, musical name linked to the Rhine legend of the Loreley rock. It feels ornate and storied, with a strong sense of atmosphere.
The name spread beyond Germany through literature and music and later found a new audience in modern popular culture. It has the rare quality of feeling dramatic without sounding unfamiliar.