Declining since 2000, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Lourdes since 1916
Babies named Lourdes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 170 |
| 1940s | 315 |
| 1950s | 1,475 |
| 1960s | 3,064 |
| 1970s | 2,235 |
| 1980s | 1,859 |
| 1990s | 2,091 |
| 2000s | 2,044 |
| 2010s | 985 |
| 2020s | 422 |
Meaning & origin
Lourdes is a name deeply tied to Catholic devotion, drawn from the French town where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858. First recorded in the United States in 1916, the name reached its peak popularity in 1968, likely reflecting a broader mid-century embrace of Marian names. Since the year 2000, its usage has been steadily declining, though it remains a meaningful choice for families honoring religious heritage. The states where Lourdes appears most often are Michigan, California, and Texas, pointing to strong communities with Catholic and Hispanic traditions. At its current rank of 2895 and an incidence of 1 in 27712, Lourdes is far from common but retains a recognizable cultural resonance.
Lourdes is a place name derived from the Occitan name Lourda or Lourdun, ultimately of uncertain pre-Latin origin. The name came into use as a given name after the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at the grotto of Massabielle near Lourdes, France. It gained popularity among Catholic families in the 20th century, especially in Spanish-speaking countries and among Filipino Catholics.
Where Lourdes is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Louri, Lurditas
Variants: Lurdes, Lurd, Lourdes Maria
Sibling names for Lourdes
Names that share Lourdes's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Fatima, Guadalupe, Mercedes, Rocio, Celia, Carmen, Carmina, Jovita, Maricruz, Migdalia, Milagro, Monserrath, Montserrat, Carmencita, Mariadelcarmen, Mariaguadalupe, Maricarmen, Agueda, Consepcion, Enedelia, Josefita, Marycarmen, Moncerrat, Monserratt, Pura, Gricel, Mariadelosang, Montserrath
Brothers: Jose, Manuel, Rafael, Antonio, Luis, Agapito, Rosendo, Hermilo, Osualdo, Bulmaro, Nabor, Melquiades, Argelio, Canuto, Evelio, Hilberto, Isauro, Xiomar
