Holding steady.
Popularity of Lurlean since 1911
Babies named Lurlean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lurlean is a distinctly American name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1911. Its strongest decade of use was the 1920s, with a peak in popularity in 1920. Although it has never been a widespread name, it reflects the American tradition of combining familiar sounds to create new names. Lurlean has remained consistently in use, albeit at very low levels, showing a stable trajectory rather than a dramatic rise or fall. The name is most often associated with the American South, though specific state data is limited.
Lurlean is a 20th-century American coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names like Lurline (itself a 19th-century literary coinage) and Arlene or Lorene. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911 and peaked in popularity during the 1920s, particularly in the southern United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lur, Lea
Sibling names for Lurlean
Names that share Lurlean's style, for a brother or sister.
