The alluring rock or laurel tree
Loralie is a modern variation of Lorelei, a name rooted in German folklore referring to a siren who sat on a rock above the Rhine River. It is also frequently associated with the Latin 'laurus', meaning laurel tree, symbolizing victory. This spelling offers a softer, more floral aesthetic than the traditional German version.
Less common today
Loralie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,726 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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