Lura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin/French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lura is a feminine name with multiple origins, meaning 'laurel tree' or 'healing waters'.
Meaning of the Name Lura
Lura is a feminine given name of multiple origins. It is a variant of the name Laura, which is derived from the Latin word 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree'. In Greek mythology, the laurel tree was a symbol of victory and honor. Lura can also be a variant of Lourdes, a name of French origin derived from the name of a town in France, known for its healing waters. Overall, Lura has a graceful and elegant meaning.
Popularity of the Name Lura
The popularity for the name Lura peaked in popularity in the year 1917 with 230 births, which ranked number 786 out of 8,877 unique names for that year. Lura had the most female births in 1917 with 230, which ranked number 419 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 5, which ranked number 4,168 out of 4,810 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lura has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%. Among females, Lura has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lura
- 20 Year Trend of Lura: 8.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Lura: 44.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lura: 44.44%
Popularity of Lura by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lura. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lura in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lura is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lura
- Total Births of Lura: 13 (3.75%)
- Female Births of Lura: 13 (3.75%)
Given the upward trend of Lura over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.75% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lura have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.75%.