How Many People Are Named Lorel?
Complete statistics for the name Lorel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorel is a very rare female name, with only 246 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,341,243 Americans. The majority of those named Lorel are over 60, with 63% falling into this age bracket.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 293 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorel Through the Generations
Lorel has seen its peak popularity in 1956 when 15 babies were given this name. Since then, it has slowly declined in usage, becoming less common among younger generations. With an average age of 57, Lorel is predominantly found among older individuals, reflecting its status as a classic name that's now considered somewhat outdated by many.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lorel
How Many People Have the Name Lorel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 246 people in the United States currently share the name Lorel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,341,243 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorel a Common or Rare Name?
Lorel 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 Lorel Mean?
Lorel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorel Most Popular?
The name Lorel reached peak popularity in 1956, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Lorel?
Approximately 246 people named Lorel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 293. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,341,243 Americans.
Is Lorel a rare name?
Lorel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,341,243 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorel mean?
Lorel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lorel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorel are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorel most popular?
Lorel peaked in 1956 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.