How Many People Are Named Lorelai?
Complete statistics for the name Lorelai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorelai, a name that evokes a sense of mystery and elegance, is incredibly rare with only 9,258 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 35,643 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 9,322 under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 9,322 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorelai Through the Generations
Lorelai has seen a surge in popularity, particularly in recent years, with its peak year being 2024 when 786 babies were given this name. The average age of people named Lorelai is just 10, indicating that it's a relatively new addition to the roster of popular names. This trend suggests that Lorelai is likely to continue rising in usage as more parents discover its unique charm and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorelai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lorelai
How Many People Have the Name Lorelai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,258 people in the United States currently share the name Lorelai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,643 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorelai a Common or Rare Name?
Lorelai 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 Lorelai Mean?
Lorelai means "creative variant of Loralie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorelai in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorelai Most Popular?
The name Lorelai reached peak popularity in 2024, with 786 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Lorelai?
Approximately 9,258 people named Lorelai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,322. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,643 Americans.
Is Lorelai a rare name?
Lorelai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,643 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorelai mean?
Lorelai means "creative variant of Loralie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lorelai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorelai are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorelai most popular?
Lorelai peaked in 2024 with 786 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.