Lula
boy nameLula entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #663 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#663
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1890s | #887 |
| 1900s | #987 |
| 1910s | #2264 |
| 1920s | #2853 |
| 1930s | #2758 |
| 1940s | #3163 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lula are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lula alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lula in 2025?
- Lula is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lula most popular?
- Lula peaked in 1898, reaching #663 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lula with classmates?
- Lula will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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