Holding steady.
Popularity of Lurie since 1913
Babies named Lurie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lurie's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 | 5 |
| 1920s | 52 | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 12 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lurie is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1913, which also marked its peak year for usage. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no recent data indicating a resurgence. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Laurie or a feminine form of Louis, connecting it to long-established European naming traditions. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and its trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers. With no top state concentrations and no strong revival in recent decades, Lurie remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with historical roots but modern rarity.
Lurie is likely a variant or diminutive of Laurie, itself a pet form of Laura (from Latin laurus 'laurel') or Lawrence (from Latin Laurentius 'from Laurentum'). Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior.' The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the early 20th century, with peak usage in 1913.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Rie
Sibling names for Lurie
Names that share Lurie's style, for a brother or sister.
