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Lorilee

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How to Pronounce Lorilee

Pronounced LOR-ee-lee /ˈlɔːr.i.liː/Medium

Meaning: Lorilee joins Lori, a pet form of Laura from Latin laurus, 'laurel', with Lee, from Old English leah, 'meadow' or 'clearing', giving a lilting 'laurel-meadow' blend typical of mid-century American double names.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lorilee blends Lori ('laurel') and Lee ('meadow') into one flowing name, said 'LOR-ee-lee'.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningLorilee joins Lori, a pet form of Laura from Latin laurus, 'laurel', with Lee, from Old English leah, 'meadow' or 'clearing', giving a lilting 'laurel-meadow' blend typical of mid-century American double names.
U.S. rank (2018)#17136 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 858

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019382018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lorilee is a mid-century compound of Lori — a pet form of Laura, from Latin laurus, 'laurel' — and Lee, from Old English leah, 'meadow'. Names that tacked -lee or -ann onto a short first name were much in vogue in its era.

It stayed uncommon, reaching a modest peak around 1960 before easing off. It reads as a warm mid-century name and is only lightly used today.

Did you know? Its three light syllables and echo of 'Lorelei' gave Lorilee a musical, almost sung quality that fit the folk-flavoured naming of the 1960s.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Lorilee — Lori (Laura/laurel) + Lee (Old English leah)

Variations

LoraleeLoreleiLorielle

Nicknames

LoriLee

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If you like Lorilee…

Lorelei— the lyrical name Lorilee closely echoes
Lori— the 'laurel' pet-name at its front
Loralee— a near-twin spelling of the same compound
Laura— the 'laurel' parent of the Lori element

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorilee mean?

Lorilee joins Lori, a pet form of Laura meaning 'laurel', with Lee, English for 'meadow'.

How do you pronounce Lorilee?

It's said LOR-ee-lee /ˈlɔːr.i.liː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lorilee a boy or girl name?

Lorilee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lorilee?

Lorilee was an uncommon mid-century compound name and is rare today.

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