How Many People Are Named Lorey?
Complete statistics for the name Lorey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorey is a very rare female name, with only 236 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,401,041 Americans. The majority of those named Lorey are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 265 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorey Through the Generations
Lorey has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1962 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Lorey is 61, with most falling into the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution indicates a name that's more likely to be found among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lorey
How Many People Have the Name Lorey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 659 people in the United States currently share the name Lorey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 502,958 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorey a Common or Rare Name?
Lorey 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 Lorey Mean?
Lorey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lorey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorey Most Popular?
The name Lorey reached peak popularity in 1962, with 20 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 Lorey?
Approximately 659 people named Lorey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 659. That works out to roughly 1 in 502,958 Americans.
Is Lorey a rare name?
Lorey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 502,958 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorey mean?
Lorey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lorey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorey are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorey most popular?
Lorey peaked in 1962 with 20 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.