Loura
girl nameLoura entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2172 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2172
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4085 |
| 1920s | #4724 |
| 1930s | #3889 |
| 1940s | #4360 |
| 1950s | #4576 |
| 1960s | #2810 |
| 1970s | #5786 |
| 1980s | #9406 |
| 1990s | #11490 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Loura are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loura alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loura in 2025?
- Loura is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Loura most popular?
- Loura peaked in 1963, reaching #2172 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Loura with classmates?
- Loura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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