Lu

Girl name

Lu has been given to 4,081 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1954.

Meaning & origin /ˈlu/

Clipping of Lucy, Lucille, and similar names.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,081

Peak year

1954 (394 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1886

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lu — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lougirl

38,198 babies since 1880

Luzgirl

28,805 babies since 1886

Luegirl

7,169 babies since 1880

Lucboy

3,614 babies since 1949

Luxunisex

3,181 babies since 2001

Lagirl

1,756 babies since 1913

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lu.

Vonniegirl

4,121 babies since 1888

Marleengirl

4,121 babies since 1926

Leesagirl

4,124 babies since 1946

Kathaleengirl

4,136 babies since 1902

Laurenegirl

4,158 babies since 1894

Karlenegirl

4,167 babies since 1913

Mickiegirl

4,185 babies since 1913

Jacqulyngirl

3,958 babies since 1923

FAQ

How popular is the name Lu?

Lu has been given to 4,081 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lu peak?

Lu peaked in 1954, when 394 babies were given the name.

Is Lu a girl or boy name?

Lu is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Lu are girls).

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