Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Lorelie since 1928
Babies named Lorelie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lorelie's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 67 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Lorelie is a rare and melodic name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1928. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, but has been on a downward trend since the 2010s, reflecting a shift away from this delicate variant of Lorelei. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, its consistent if modest use over nearly a century suggests a steady appeal among parents seeking a feminine name with a legendary origin. The name is most closely tied to the German Lorelei myth, giving it a literary and historical depth that sets it apart from more common choices.
Lorelie is a spelling variant of Lorelei, the name of a rock on the Rhine River in Germany. The name is traditionally associated with a legendary siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a melodious, feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lora, Lee, Lia
Sibling names for Lorelie
Names that share Lorelie's style, for a brother or sister.
