Lorel
Lorel is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,261 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lorel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lorel often also consider Corinthian, Sherin, Cookie .
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Historical Record
Lorel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 238 babies have been named Lorel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorel is past its peak , currently ranked #66,261 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,261
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Lorel is also used as a boy name, ranked #39127.
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About the Name Lorel
Lorel is a girl name .
Is Lorel a boy or girl name? Lorel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,261 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,127. Lorel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lorel is currently ranked #66,261 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorel include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorel include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis