The nameLorelei
Lorelei is a name taken from a Rhine legend. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Girl's name
- German
Meaning
The Lorelei is a rock on the Rhine in Germany. In legend, a young woman sang there and lured boatmen onto the reefs.
Origin
German, through the legend made famous in the 19th century by Clemens Brentano and Heinrich Heine.
History
First found in France in the early 1970s, Lorelei peaked in the mid 1990s. It is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Lorelei
Lorelei in France
Lorelei was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 720 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Lorelei. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Lorelei in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Lorelei in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorelei mean?
The Lorelei is a rock on the Rhine in Germany. In legend, a young woman sang there and lured boatmen onto the reefs.
What is the origin of the name Lorelei?
German, through the legend made famous in the 19th century by Clemens Brentano and Heinrich Heine.
Is Lorelei a girl's or a boy's name?
Lorelei is a girl's name.