Declining since 2013, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Loriel since 1979
Babies named Loriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Loriel is a modern, rare name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, though even then it remained uncommon. Its trajectory has been declining since 2013, and in 2025 it ranked 9,457th, with approximately 1 in 160,727 girls receiving the name. The name has not been consistently recorded in any single state, suggesting its usage is scattered nationwide. Loriel likely originated as an invented combination, possibly inspired by names like Lori or Laurel. As such, it carries no traditional etymology or historical baggage, appealing to parents seeking an original, melodious name.
Loriel appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1979. It may blend the name Lori, a diminutive of Laura, with the suffix -el, reminiscent of names like Laurel or Ariel. Alternatively, it could be a feminization of the name Lorie. Its use remains rare, never reaching widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Elle, Rel
Sibling names for Loriel
Names that share Loriel's style, for a brother or sister.
