Holding steady.
Popularity of Lurlene since 1905
Babies named Lurlene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lurlene's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 167 |
| 1920s | 274 |
| 1930s | 176 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lurlene is a name that emerged in the early 1900s, first recorded in 1905. Its peak year was 1913, aligning with a period when invented and elaborately feminine names were fashionable. The name has a trajectory described as stable, meaning it never experienced dramatic spikes in popularity. Despite never ranking among the top 1,000 names nationwide, Lurlene saw modest use, particularly in the 1910s. It has not been recorded in recent decades, making it a true rarity today. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it shares sounds with other -ene ending names of the era. Lurlene remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an early 20th-century revival name.
Lurlene is a relatively modern name that first appeared in the United States around the early 20th century. It is likely an invented name, possibly formed from the popular name Lurline, which itself may be a blend of 'Lura' and 'line'. Another possibility is that it is a variant of Lorene, which is a feminine form of Lawrence. The name saw its peak usage in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lurl, Lena, Lulu
Sibling names for Lurlene
Names that share Lurlene's style, for a brother or sister.
