Lulu Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the German word for 'famous warrior', Lulu is a playful and charming name.
Meaning of the Name Lulu
Lulu is a name of German origin. It is derived from the German word 'laut', meaning 'famous warrior'. Lulu is also seen as a diminutive of names like Louise and Lucille. The name gained popularity in the early 20th century and is often associated with playfulness and charm.
Popularity of the Name Lulu
The popularity for the name Lulu peaked in popularity in the year 1886 with 376 births, which ranked number 140 out of 2,225 unique names for that year. Lulu had the most female births in 1886 with 376, which ranked number 90 out of 1,282 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lulu has increased sharply over the last ten years from 54 births to 63 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among females, Lulu has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 54 births to 63 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lulu
- 20 Year Trend of Lulu: 270.59%
- 10 Year Trend of Lulu: 16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lulu: 16.67%
Popularity of Lulu by State
Among females, Lulu was most popular in Western states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lulu. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1658 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lulu
- Total Births of Lulu: 64 (1.55%)
- Female Births of Lulu: 64 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Lulu over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 64 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lulu have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 64 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.