Lulie
A feminine form of the French name Louise, meaning "renowned warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Lulie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lulie today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lulie births was 1886 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lulie. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lulie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1886
10 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,146
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Lulie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lulie from the 1880s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1880s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1880s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lulie 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 Lulie 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 Lulie
The given name Lulie is believed to have originated from the French language, although its exact etymology is uncertain. Some scholars suggest that it may be a diminutive form of the name Louise, which itself derives from the Germanic name Hlodovicus, meaning "famous warrior." Others propose that Lulie could be a variant spelling of the name Lulu, which has roots in several languages and cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lulie can be found in the 17th century. Lulie Terray, a French noblewoman born in 1638, is mentioned in historical records from that period. She was known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts.
In the 18th century, Lulie Fontaine, a French painter born in 1762, achieved some recognition for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited in Paris and garnered praise from contemporary art critics.
Moving into the 19th century, Lulie Delafield was an American author born in 1829. She wrote several novels and short stories that explored themes of family, love, and societal expectations. Her most well-known work, "The Memoirs of a Governess," was published in 1859.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Lulie Westfeldt, a Norwegian soprano born in 1865. She performed extensively in Europe and the United States, becoming particularly renowned for her interpretations of operatic roles by composers such as Wagner and Verdi.
In the early 20th century, Lulie Eckstein was an American businesswoman and philanthropist born in 1902. She made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and was actively involved in promoting women's rights and education.
While the name Lulie may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich historical legacy spanning multiple centuries and cultures. Its enduring presence in various records and the accomplishments of those who bore this name serve as a testament to its timeless appeal.
People
Lulie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lulie 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
Lulie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lulie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lulie 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Lulie a common name?
We classify Lulie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lulie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lulie was 1886, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lulie is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lulie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lulie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lulie 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.
Is Lulie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lulie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lulie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lulie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Lulie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.