Lula
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lula has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lula — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#36
in 1881
Current rank
#1958
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lula reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #36 nationally with 655 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2189 (2014) to #1958 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Lula ranks #1958 nationally for girls, with 101 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,958 | 101 |
| 2023 | #1,830 | 110 |
| 2022 | #1,970 | 100 |
| 2021 | #1,512 | 140 |
| 2020 | #1,724 | 117 |
| 2019 | #1,759 | 117 |
| 2018 | #1,859 | 109 |
| 2017 | #1,774 | 118 |
Lula — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#690
in 1898
Last ranked
#4021
in 1949
Years tracked
42
1889–1949
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1889, Lula reached its peak popularity for boys in 1898, ranking #690 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Lula hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1949, when it stood at #4021.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #4,021 | 5 |
| 1946 | #3,819 | 5 |
| 1945 | #2,902 | 7 |
| 1943 | #3,425 | 6 |
| 1941 | #2,793 | 8 |
| 1940 | #3,330 | 6 |
| 1939 | #3,782 | 5 |
| 1938 | #3,057 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lula most popular?
Lula was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #36 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lula becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lula?
At least 85,485 babies have been recorded with the name Lula in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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