Lurdes

Lurdes is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Lurdes at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lurdes

Lurdes belongs to the Portuguese 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, Lurdes first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3548 in 1969, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 423 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lurdes in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#3548 in 1969
Peak year
1977
Total since 1880
423

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lurdes mean?

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

Is Lurdes a boy or girl name?

Lurdes is a girl name.

What origin is the name Lurdes?

Lurdes comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Lurdes?

Lurdes first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #3548 in 1969, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.