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Lorelai is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Lorelei. This name featured on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) where it was borne by the two main characters (the younger one went by the nickname Rory)." It ranked #333 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Lorelei. This name featured on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) where it was borne by the two main characters (the younger one went by the nickname Rory). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lorelai ranked #333 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #333 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorelai mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lorelai a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Lorelei.
Is Lorelai a popular name?
Lorelai ranked #333 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lorelai a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lorelai appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lorelai — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
