How Many People Are Named Loralei?
Complete statistics for the name Loralei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Loralei is a very rare female name, with only 1,718 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 192,088 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Loraleis are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,745 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Loralei Through the Generations
Loralei has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 when 109 babies were given this name. Today, most Loraleis are young adults, with 1,617 under 30 years old, indicating it's a name embraced by newer generations. Only 69 are between 30 and 60, and just 59 are over 60, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Loralei's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Loralei
How Many People Have the Name Loralei?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,718 people in the United States currently share the name Loralei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,088 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Loralei a Common or Rare Name?
Loralei is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Loralei Mean?
Loralei means "creative variant of Lorelei" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Loralei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Loralei Most Popular?
The name Loralei reached peak popularity in 2011, with 109 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Loralei?
Approximately 1,718 people named Loralei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,745. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,088 Americans.
Is Loralei a rare name?
Loralei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,088 Americans has this name.
What does the name Loralei mean?
Loralei means "creative variant of Lorelei" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Loralei more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Loralei are male and 100% are female.
When was Loralei most popular?
Loralei peaked in 2011 with 109 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.