Loreley
Loreley is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,698 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
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Historical Record
Loreley first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 119 babies have been named Loreley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loreley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,698 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,698
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Loreley
Loreley is a girl name .
Loreley is currently ranked #47,698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loreley include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loreie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Loreley 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