How Many People Are Named Lorilei?
Complete statistics for the name Lorilei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lorilei is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,297,961 Americans bearing it today. That's just 254 people named Lorilei living in the US! Interestingly, nearly half of those are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 270 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: 1968Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lorilei Through the Generations
Lorilei has seen its peak popularity in 1968 when there were 13 births. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, but still holds a unique charm. With 254 estimated living Lorileis in the US, the name's distribution skews younger, with 132 under 30, 59 between 30 and 60, and 79 over 60. This indicates a name that's both nostalgic and fresh, appealing to new generations while maintaining its rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lorilei's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lorilei
How Many People Have the Name Lorilei?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 254 people in the United States currently share the name Lorilei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,297,961 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lorilei a Common or Rare Name?
Lorilei 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 Lorilei Mean?
Lorilei 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 Lorilei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lorilei Most Popular?
The name Lorilei reached peak popularity in 1968, with 13 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 Lorilei?
Approximately 254 people named Lorilei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,297,961 Americans.
Is Lorilei a rare name?
Lorilei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,297,961 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lorilei mean?
Lorilei means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lorilei more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lorilei are male and 100% are female.
When was Lorilei most popular?
Lorilei peaked in 1968 with 13 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.