Lourdes
From French Lourdes, corruption of Medieval Latin Lorus (778), the baptismal name taken by a Moorish leader who converted to Christianity, though of unknown ultimate…
Every Lourdes since 1916 — 14,874 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lourdes
Lourdes is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,917 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 14,874 American babies have been named Lourdes. Its peak came in 1963, when 333 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lourdes stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lourdes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,917 | — | — |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,762 | — | — |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,459 | — | — |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,240 | — | — |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,527 | — | — |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,366 | — | — |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,528 | — | — |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,108 | — | — |
| 2017 | 93 | #2,092 | — | — |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,010 | — | — |
| 2015 | 90 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,020 | — | — |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,741 | — | — |
| 2012 | 100 | #1,965 | — | — |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,825 | — | — |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,807 | — | — |
| 2009 | 161 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 2008 | 163 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2007 | 196 | #1,260 | — | — |
| 2006 | 190 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 2005 | 201 | #1,156 | — | — |
| 2004 | 222 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 2003 | 216 | #1,053 | — | — |
| 2002 | 213 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 2001 | 262 | #876 | — | — |
| 2000 | 220 | #965 | — | — |
| 1995 | 188 | #999 | — | — |
| 1990 | 212 | #907 | 6 | #7,729 |
| 1985 | 195 | #835 | — | — |
| 1980 | 201 | #806 | — | — |
| 1975 | 212 | #700 | — | — |
| 1970 | 297 | #592 | — | — |
| 1965 | 286 | #564 | — | — |
| 1960 | 289 | #581 | — | — |
| 1955 | 142 | #813 | — | — |
| 1950 | 87 | #976 | — | — |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,778 | — | — |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,007 | — | — |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,886 | — | — |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,376 | — | — |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,709 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,810 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lourdes
- Lourdes Flores Politician · b. 1959
- Lourdes Domínguez Lino Tennis player · b. 1981
- Lourdes Benedicto Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lourdes mean?
From French Lourdes, corruption of Medieval Latin Lorus (778), the baptismal name taken by a Moorish leader who converted to Christianity, though of unknown ultimate meaning.
How popular is the name Lourdes in 2025?
Lourdes ranked #2,917 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lourdes?
14,874 babies have been named Lourdes in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lourdes most popular?
Lourdes peaked in 1963, when 333 newborns received the name.
Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?
Lourdes is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lourdes rising or falling?
Lourdes is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lourdes?
Well-known people named Lourdes include Lourdes Flores (politician), Lourdes Domínguez Lino (tennis player), Lourdes Benedicto (actor).