Lorelei is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1021 in 2003 with 226 recorded births. This places Lorelei in the top 6% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 716 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 479.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 8,084 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.