Holding steady.
Popularity of Lurdes since 1953
Babies named Lurdes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lurdes first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and saw its highest usage in 1977, likely reflecting the cultural influence of Catholic devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. Although the name has never been among the top 1000, it has maintained a stable but modest presence, appealing to families seeking a distinctive religious name. The name's strong connection to the French pilgrimage site gives it a serene, spiritual quality, and its phonetic spelling distinguishes it from the more common Lourdes. Lurdes carries a quiet dignity and is often chosen to honor faith or heritage rather than follow trends.
Lurdes is a variant of Lourdes, taken from the name of a town in southwestern France. The place name Lourdes is of pre-Latin origin, possibly from a Celtic word meaning 'fortress' or 'height'. The name became widely used in Catholic communities after reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. Lurdes, common in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, represents a phonetic spelling of the French pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Ludi, Desi
Variants: Lourdes, Lurdinha
Sibling names for Lurdes
Names that share Lurdes's style, for a brother or sister.
