Lulabell
A feminine English given name derived from the flower name "lulu", perhaps meaning "born prematurely".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lulabell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lulabell today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lulabell births was 1938 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lulabell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lulabell is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lulabells were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lulabell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1938
8 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1940 SSA rank
#4,150
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Lulabell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lulabell from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Lulabell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lulabell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lulabell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lulabell
The given name Lulabell is a combination of two names, Lula and Belle, both of which have their own distinct origins and meanings.
Lula is a feminine name with roots in the Latin word "lullus," meaning "little one" or "darling." It was a popular diminutive form of names like Ludovica or Luisa during the Middle Ages in parts of Europe. The name Lula gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century and was particularly common in the Southern states.
Belle, on the other hand, is a French name derived from the word "belle," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." It became a popular name in English-speaking countries after the publication of the French fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" in the 18th century.
The combination of these two names, Lulabell, is believed to have originated in the Southern United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. It was likely a creative blending of the two names, Lula and Belle, to form a unique and melodic name.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts mentioning the name Lulabell, it has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lulabell Moss (1892-1963), an American actress and vaudeville performer who was active in the early 20th century.
Another notable Lulabell was Lulabell Davis (1921-2017), an American singer and songwriter who was known for her contributions to the country and western swing music genres. She was born in Oklahoma and had a successful career in the 1940s and 1950s.
Lulabell Falkner (1921-2012) was an American author and playwright from Mississippi. She published several works of fiction and non-fiction, including the novel "The Town Forgot to Breathe" in 1960.
Lulabell Wingate (1906-1992) was an American painter and artist from North Carolina. She was known for her vibrant and colorful depictions of rural Southern life and landscapes.
Lulabell Jarvis (1897-1980) was an American educator and activist from Kentucky. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for children in rural areas and advocating for civil rights.
These examples demonstrate the varied backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the unique and melodic name Lulabell throughout history, primarily in the Southern United States.
People
Lulabell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lulabell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lulabell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lulabell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lulabell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lulabell a common name?
We classify Lulabell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lulabell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lulabell was 1938, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lulabell is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lulabell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lulabell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.