Lorde is 29. She was born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor on 7 November 1996 in Takapuna, Auckland, and turns 30 on 7 November 2026. Her parents are poet Sonja Yelich and civil engineer Vic O’Connor, and she is one of four children.
The singer grew up on Auckland’s North Shore and became a global star as a teenager with “Royals”. Here are the basics people look up most: her age, real name, birthplace and family.
How old is Lorde?
Lorde was born on 7 November 1996, so she is 29 as of September 2026 and will turn 30 on 7 November 2026.
She was very young when her career started. She signed with Universal Music Group in 2009 and was paired with producer Joel Little in December 2011, aged 15. Her debut album Pure Heroine came out in 2013, when she was 16, and its single “Royals” won two Grammy Awards, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Lorde’s real name
Her full name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor. “Yelich” comes from her mother’s side and “O’Connor” from her father’s. She performs as Lorde.
Where was Lorde born?
She was born in Takapuna, on Auckland’s North Shore, and grew up in the nearby suburbs of Devonport and Bayswater. She went to Vauxhall School, Belmont Intermediate School and Takapuna Grammar School, which she attended from 2010 to 2013.
Lorde’s parents
| Parent | Occupation | Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Sonja Yelich | Poet | Croatian |
| Vic O’Connor | Civil engineer | Irish descent |
Her mother, Sonja Yelich, is a New Zealand poet of Croatian heritage. Her father, Vic O’Connor, is a civil engineer of Irish descent.
Lorde’s siblings
Lorde is the second of four children. She has an older sister, Jerry, and two younger siblings, India (also called Indy) and Angelo.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lorde in 2026?
She is 29 until her 30th birthday on 7 November 2026.
When is Lorde's birthday?
7 November. She was born in 1996.
What is Lorde's real name?
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor.
Where is Lorde from?
Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore. She grew up in Devonport and Bayswater.
Who are Lorde's parents?
Poet Sonja Yelich and civil engineer Vic O’Connor.
Does Lorde have siblings?
Yes, three: older sister Jerry, younger sister India and younger brother Angelo.
