Declining since 1986, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Loreal since 1970
Babies named Loreal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 559 |
| 1990s | 431 |
| 2000s | 220 |
| 2010s | 281 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Loreal is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1970. Although it never reached widespread popularity, it saw its highest usage in 1989 and has been on a gradual decline since 1986. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receiving it. The name's resemblance to the French cosmetics brand L'Oréal likely accounts for its appeal, positioning it alongside other brand-inspired names from that era. Loreal remains a rare choice, reflecting the broader trend of creative, commercial-influenced naming.
Loreal first appeared as a given name in the United States in the 1970s, coinciding with the rising popularity of the French cosmetics brand L'Oréal. The brand name itself derives from the Alsatian hairstyling company founded by Eugène Schueller, but the personal name likely emerged from the brand's phonetic appeal rather than any traditional etymology. It is considered a modern coinage without pre-20th-century roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lora, Rea
Variants: L'oreal, Loreall
Sibling names for Loreal
Names that share Loreal's style, for a brother or sister.
