This unusual baby name has risen in popularity due to Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is influencing baby names

With so many iconic characters on the show, it'll come as no surprise to see that Gilmore Girls is now influencing baby name trends.

The show has spiked in popularity since being added to streaming services, with millions tuning into the nostalgic 2000s drama 26 years later.

Gilmore Girls may have made its debut in 2000, but it remains one of the most-watched comedy-dramas to this day.

The show is so beloved that people are now naming their baby girls after one of the show's most loved characters.

And we're not talking about Babette or Paul Anka.

The name Lorelai has spiked in popularity in America, according to baby registry platform Babylist.

The name ranked 333 out of 1000 babies born in 2025. The name has jumped 69 places since 2024, proving it is growing in popularity with new mums, who likely grew up watching Gilmore Girls.

The name was hugely popular back in the mid-1970s but is now seeing a resurgence with millennial mums.

In the last 12 months, the name has jumped 70% in the last 12 months, according to reports.

The name is a charming nod to the beloved TV show and will make sure your little one stands out from the crowd.

Lorelai Gilmore is one of the most iconic TV characters of all time, and our personal favourite, so naming your baby girl after her is a pretty iconic move in our eyes.

Plus, she could also shorten her name to Rory in the future, just like Lorelai's daughter in Gilmore Girls.

What do you think of the name Lorelai? Would you name your child after a TV character?