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Lu

Lu is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lu?

Recorded births named Lu by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	4,081 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lu's popularity over time

Babies named Lu per year — United States (1886–2025). United States peaked in 1954 (394/yr).

When was Lu popular?

Lu reached its peak in 1954, when it was the #796 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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