Lorelei is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3073 in 1997 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 716 births ranking #451. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 44,632 girls born was named Lorelei. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.