Loralei
Every Loralei since 1940 — 1,811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loralei
Loralei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,673 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 1,811 American babies have been named Loralei. Its peak came in 2011, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loralei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loralei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,673 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,911 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,164 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,483 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,474 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,736 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,527 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,353 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,625 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,684 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2,271 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,208 |
| 2013 | 90 | #2,118 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,302 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1,849 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,036 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,387 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,046 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,500 |
| 2006 | 57 | #3,004 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,040 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,027 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,447 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,013 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,837 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,269 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,697 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,601 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,913 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,748 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loralei in 2025?
Loralei ranked #2,673 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loralei?
1,811 babies have been named Loralei in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loralei most popular?
Loralei peaked in 2011, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Loralei a boy or girl name?
Loralei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loralei rising or falling?
Loralei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.