The baby name Lorey is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOR-ee (IPA: /ˈlɔːri/).
Lorey is English in Origin.
The baby name Lorey is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOR-ee (IPA: /ˈlɔːri/).
Lorey is English in Origin.
Lorey is a modern English given name, chiefly feminine, most often a respelling of Lori/Lorie - diminutive forms of Laura or Loretta. Through Laura, it traces back to Latin laurus, “laurel,” the ancient emblem of victory and honor, giving Lorey an association with triumph and distinction. The spelling also appears as a transferred surname of German or French origin, which lends the name occasional unisex use. Typical pronunciation is LOR-ee.
In given-name records, Lorey surfaced in the mid-20th century alongside the Lori/Laurie boom in North America, but it remained rare and today is an uncommon, distinctive choice. Variants include Lori, Lorie, Loree, and Lory; related longer forms are Laura, Loretta, Lauren, and Lorraine. Some bearers also connect it to Lorelei (German, “murmuring rock” on the Rhine), though that is a separate etymology. Meaning-focused parents may appreciate Lorey’s laurel symbolism of honor and success.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #513 | 6 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #570 | 4 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,047 | 32 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,160 | 24 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Lorey is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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