Holding steady.
Popularity of Lulie since 1880
Babies named Lulie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1886, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lulie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 50 |
| 1890s | 32 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lulie is a vintage diminutive that saw its highest usage in the 1880s, with 1880 marking its peak year. The name has been stable in its rare appearance since then, never breaking into modern popularity. Historically, it functioned as a familiar form of names like Louise or Lucy, reflecting a trend of affectionate nicknames in the late 19th century. While no top states are recorded for Lulie, its usage pattern aligns with other short, sweet nickname names of that era. Today, it remains a rare but charming choice for parents seeking a genuinely old-fashioned name.
Lulie is a diminutive form of Louise or Lucy, derived from the French Louise (feminine form of Louis) and ultimately from the Germanic name Chlodowech, meaning 'famous warrior'. Alternatively, it may be a pet form of Lucy, from the Latin Lucia, meaning 'light'. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a nickname or informal variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Lou
Sibling names for Lulie
Names that share Lulie's style, for a brother or sister.
