Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Lulamae since 1909
Babies named Lulamae per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lulamae's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Lulamae is a rare American double name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1909, its peak year with just a handful of births. It has never been common, and its trajectory since 2022 shows a falling trend. The name is a combination of Lulu and Mae, reflecting a style popular in the early 20th century, especially in the southern United States. Though not recorded in any top states, its rarity gives it a distinct, vintage charm.
Lulamae is a compound name formed from Lulu (a diminutive of Louise or Lucy, ultimately of Germanic origin meaning 'famous warrior' or Latin 'light') and Mae (a variant of May, derived from the month or from the name Mary, of debated Hebrew origin). It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a trend for feminine double names in the United States, particularly in the South. Lulamae first appeared in Social Security records in 1909, but has always been extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Mae
Sibling names for Lulamae
Names that share Lulamae's style, for a brother or sister.
