Lura
girl nameLura entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #200 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#200
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #227 |
| 1890s | #287 |
| 1900s | #350 |
| 1910s | #449 |
| 1920s | #559 |
| 1930s | #695 |
| 1940s | #909 |
| 1950s | #1280 |
| 1960s | #1707 |
| 1970s | #2785 |
| 1980s | #3626 |
| 1990s | #6869 |
| 2000s | #10350 |
| 2010s | #10090 |
| 2020s | #10713 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Lura are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lura alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lura in 2025?
- Lura is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lura most popular?
- Lura peaked in 1885, reaching #200 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lura with classmates?
- Lura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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