Lorelei Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Lorelei' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1106th out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1034th out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1533rd out of 1550 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 839th out of 1586 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 475th out of 1328 names. Discover how the name 'Lorelei' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lorelei"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lorelei"
"Lorelei" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1106th of 1429 | 423 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1034th of 1441 | 1,195 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1533rd of 1550 | 113 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 839th of 1586 | 4,035 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Girl | 475th of 1328 | 7,341 |
Regional Popularity of "Lorelei" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Lorelei" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Lorelei"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lorelei" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.