UK girl's name
Lorell
A feminine French given name of unknown meaning or origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lorell is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lorell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Lorell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lorell ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Lorell.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lorell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Lorell mean?
The name Lorell is believed to have its origins in the Old German language, derived from the elements "lora," meaning "laurel," and "hild," meaning "battle." It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period in central Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lorell can be found in the Codex Manesse, a 14th-century German manuscript containing works of Middle High German poetry. In this text, a minor noblewoman named Lorell von Hohenstein is mentioned as a patron of the arts and literature.
During the Renaissance, the name Lorell gained some popularity among the upper classes in parts of Germany and the Low Countries. Notable individuals bearing this name include Lorell von Bredow (1520-1588), a Prussian military commander who fought in the Schmalkaldic War, and Lorell Falkenstein (1564-1628), a German artist renowned for her intricate woodcarvings.
In the 17th century, the name Lorell made its way to the British Isles, likely through cultural exchange and migration. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England is Lorell Pemberton (1635-1701), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire.
During the Enlightenment period, the name Lorell gained some traction among intellectual and artistic circles in Europe. Lorell Delacroix (1718-1783), a French philosopher and writer, was a prominent figure in the salons of Paris, known for her witty repartee and critical essays on the societal norms of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the name Lorell remained relatively uncommon but maintained a presence in various European countries. In the 19th century, Lorell Hoffmann (1829-1891), a German botanist and explorer, gained recognition for her extensive collection of plant specimens from the Amazon rainforest.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural influences that have shaped the name Lorell over the centuries, spanning various regions, social classes, and fields of endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lorell over time
The chart below shows babies named Lorell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lorell, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lorell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lorell
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lorell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lorell in the UK right now?
In 2000, Lorell was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lorell most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Lorell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lorell?
A feminine French given name of unknown meaning or origin.
How many people are called Lorell in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Lorell across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.