Lulla
A Scandinavian diminutive form of the feminine name Ludmila, which means "beloved people".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Lulla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lulla today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lulla births was 1926 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lulla. 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 Lulla is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lullas were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lulla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1926
18 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,743
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Lulla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lulla from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 120 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lulla 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 Lulla 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 Lulla
The name Lulla has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language originating in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "lull," meaning "to swing" or "to rock." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a soothing or lulling motion, perhaps related to rocking a baby to sleep.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lulla can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was sometimes used as a term of endearment or affection. The name was particularly popular in certain regions of India during the medieval period, with records showing its usage among various Hindu communities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lulla. One such person was Lulla Lal Khatri, a 16th-century Indian poet and composer from the Mughal era. His compositions, known as "Lulla Lal Khatri's Verses," were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and spiritual depth.
Another notable figure was Lulla Nusserwanjee Wadia, an influential Parsi shipbuilder and industrialist from the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the development of the shipbuilding industry in British India and was a prominent figure in the Parsi community of Bombay (now Mumbai).
In the realm of music, Lulla Raghunath Pant was a renowned Indian classical vocalist from the 20th century. He was a highly respected exponent of the Gwalior gharana (a stylistic tradition) in Hindustani classical music and received numerous accolades for his contributions to the art form.
Moving to the literary world, Lulla Prasad Misra was a prominent Hindi writer and poet from the early 20th century. He was known for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality. His poetry collections, such as "Lulla Geet," have been widely acclaimed and studied in academic circles.
Lastly, Lulla Lempicka was a Polish-born painter and sculptor of the Art Deco era, active in the early 20th century. She was renowned for her distinctive style and her depictions of stylish and glamorous women, often adorned with jewels and intricate designs. Her works are highly sought after and can be found in numerous prestigious art collections around the world.
People
Lulla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lulla 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
Lulla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lulla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lulla 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Lulla a common name?
We classify Lulla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 452 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lulla most popular?
The single biggest year for Lulla was 1926, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lulla is about 79 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 Lulla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lulla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lulla 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 Lulla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lulla 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 Lulla 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 many people have the name Lulla?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.