Lulu

Lulu is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Lulu at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lulu

Lulu belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lulu first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #76 in 1881, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 12,656 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lulu in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#76 in 1881
Peak year
1886
Babies named Lulu in 2024
45
Total since 1880
12,656

Lulu in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#738 in 2009
Babies named Lulu in 2025
28
Total since 1996
786

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lulu mean?

The meaning of Lulu is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lulu a boy or girl name?

Lulu is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lulu?

Lulu comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lulu?

Lulu first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #76 in 1881, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].