Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lorelei.
National Rank (2025)
#441
All-Time Peak Rank
#441 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
18,189
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lorelei Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lorelei
According to SSA data, Lorelei achieved its highest historical rank of #441 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 716 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 0.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 101 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lorelei scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-0.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record716Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
101Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:154
1930s:354
1940s:587
1950s:1,269
1960s:1,020
1970s:633
1980s:429
1990s:375
2000s:2,919
2010s:6,407
2020s:4,037
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLo-re-lei
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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