Lu
2 countries#11932 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,081 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1954 with 394 births
Most common in: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
7 births recorded 1983–1992 · peaked in 1992 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lu’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #5161 | — |
| 1976 | #9284 | ↓4123 |
| 1977 | #8444 | ↑840 |
| 1979 | #6189 | ↑2255 |
| 1980 | #6789 | ↓600 |
| 1982 | #10517 | ↓3728 |
| 1985 | #10677 | ↓160 |
| 1989 | #10847 | ↓170 |
| 1994 | #13430 | ↓2583 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓3439 |
| 2013 | #16547 | ↑322 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑6434 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↓4011 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↓1558 |
| 2019 | #15539 | ↑143 |
| 2020 | #12142 | ↑3397 |
| 2022 | #10383 | ↑1759 |
| 2023 | #8989 | ↑1394 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↓2133 |
| 2025 | #11932 | ↓810 |
Frequently asked questions about Lu
Is Lu a popular name?
Yes — Lu currently ranks #11932 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lu more common for boys or girls?
Lu is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lu most popular?
Lu peaked in 1954 in United States, with 394 recorded births that year.
Is Lu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #993 in 1886 to #11932 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lu?
At least 4,088 babies have been recorded with the name Lu across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lu appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Lu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lu include Luann.
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