Total births
203
Girls' name · since 1989
Lorely
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 203 babies named Lorely, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 203
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Lorely is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 203 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Lorely recorded 203 times among girls since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- 203 total births
- 1989–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
203 girls have been named Lorely since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 203
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Lorely was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
17 babies were named Lorely in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Lorely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lorely splits its recorded history at 2008: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lorely at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Lorely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Lorely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lorely's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Lorely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
47 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 101 births (50% of all-time use).
Lorely by state
Where Lorely concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 5.9% |
California share of Lorely's total US births 10.3%
Even split
21 of 203 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lorely? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 203 babies named Lorely. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 17 births.
When was Lorely most popular? ▼
Lorely was most popular in the 2000s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Lorely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lorely are California (21 births), Texas (12 births).
How long has the name Lorely been used? ▼
Lorely has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lorely? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lori, Lorraine, Loretta, Lora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lorely's data
- Lorely's decade-level peak was the 2000s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lorelys (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lorely
Nearby Names Like Lorely
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lorely
Lori Girl
#1524 341,911 births
Lorraine Girl
#1420 209,910 births
Loretta Girl
#677 177,564 births
Lora Girl
#3516 52,235 births
Lorena Girl
#1275 44,960 births
Compare Lorely side by side: Lorely vs Lori Lorely vs Lorraine Lorely vs Loretta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lorely: Baby Name Since 1989 - 203 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lorely. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lorely draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.