Holding steady.
Popularity of Loura since 1917
Babies named Loura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 204 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loura is a rare feminine name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000, with its peak year in 1963. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1917, but has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory in recent decades. The one-in-N statistic is unavailable due to low usage, but the name's concentration is negligible across states. Its spelling suggests influence from both Laura and Lou, though it remains a distinct choice.
Loura is predominantly an English variant of Laura, which derives from the Latin word laurus, meaning 'bay laurel.' The laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. Loura emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a respelling of Laura or a feminine form of Louis, though its exact derivation is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou, Lala
Sibling names for Loura
Names that share Loura's style, for a brother or sister.
