Lorel
Girl nameLorel has been given to 293 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1956.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
293
Peak year
1956 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1938
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lorel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lorel.
Sibling name ideas for Lorel
Same era and popularity as Lorel, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lorel?
Lorel has been given to 293 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lorel peak?
Lorel peaked in 1956, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Lorel a girl or boy name?
Lorel is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Lorel are girls).
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