GirlGerman origin3 syllables
Lorelei
Meaning: “Alluring rock”
About the name Lorelei
Lorelei is a girl name with German roots, meaning “Alluring rock”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Lorelei ranked #441 for girls in the US, with 699 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2016. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Lorelei were girls.
Etymology
From German, meaning “murmuring rock or lurking rock”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Lorelei”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #441
- In 2015
- #450
- Babies in 2025
- 699
Popularity of Lorelei, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.