US Popularity:955
Origin:German
Meaning:Murmuring rock; Lie in wait
Lorelai is quite the provocative gender-neutral name, stemming from the treacherous rocky headland on the banks of the river Rhine. Such context is necessary to appreciate Lorelai's distinctive meaning of "murmuring rock." Set on the narrowest point of the Rhine, Lorelei rock is known for its dangerous conditions and alluring murmur created by strong currents and desperate lapping waves. Combined with scores of boating accidents, Lorelei has become forever synonymous with a beautiful mythical siren whose song seduces navigators to their demise. It is here in the realms of poetry that Lorelai finds its most compelling origin in the German lauern, which means "to lie in wait."

Lorelai Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lorelai is currently #2256 on The Bump
Boy:Lorelai is currently #1569 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lorelai is currently #1269 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lorelai is currently #955 in U.S. births
Girl:Lorelai is currently #955 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#955
in 2022
+ 73
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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