Lulu
4 countries#3167 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lulu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,709 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3167 · peaked in 1886 with 376 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
699 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 49 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
695 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1102 · peaked in 2009 with 49 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2008–2009 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lulu’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4576 | — |
| 2007 | #3329 | ↑1247 |
| 2008 | #2957 | ↑372 |
| 2009 | #3800 | ↓843 |
| 2010 | #3203 | ↑597 |
| 2011 | #3092 | ↑111 |
| 2012 | #3094 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #2903 | ↑191 |
| 2014 | #3137 | ↓234 |
| 2015 | #2890 | ↑247 |
| 2016 | #3229 | ↓339 |
| 2017 | #2635 | ↑594 |
| 2018 | #2711 | ↓76 |
| 2019 | #2891 | ↓180 |
| 2020 | #2779 | ↑112 |
| 2021 | #2751 | ↑28 |
| 2022 | #2689 | ↑62 |
| 2023 | #2730 | ↓41 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↓605 |
| 2025 | #3167 | ↑168 |
Frequently asked questions about Lulu
Is Lulu a popular name?
Yes — Lulu currently ranks #3167 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lulu more common for boys or girls?
Lulu is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lulu most popular?
Lulu peaked in 1886 in United States, with 376 recorded births that year.
Is Lulu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lulu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #86 in 1880 to #3167 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lulu?
At least 13,414 babies have been recorded with the name Lulu across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lulu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lulu appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lulu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lulu include Linley, Lucina, Mayli.
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