Lorde, born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor on November 7, 1996, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter who rose to prominence at the age of sixteen with her debut single 'Royals'. She adopted the stage name Lorde in 2011 after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which she loved as a child. Lorde's music is known for its alternative pop sound and introspective lyrics, drawing inspiration from artists such as Fiona Apple and Kate Bush. Her critically acclaimed debut album 'Pure Heroine' was released in 2013, followed by 'Melodrama' in 2017 and 'Solar Power' in 2021. Lorde has won two Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Royals'. She is also known for her distinctive singing voice and expressive stage presence.
"In recent years, there have been 5 babies named Lorde born in 2014 and another 6 in 2018, making a total of 11 since then."