Lulubelle
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of popular nicknames.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Lulubelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lulubelle today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lulubelle births was 1935 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lulubelle. 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 Lulubelle is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lulubelles were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lulubelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1935
15 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1942 SSA rank
#4,414
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Lulubelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lulubelle from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lulubelle 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 Lulubelle 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 Lulubelle
The name Lulubelle is a relatively modern name, originating in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a combination of the names Lulu and Belle, both of which have separate origins and meanings.
Lulu is a shortened form of the French name Louloute, which is a pet form of the name Louise. Louise ultimately derives from the Germanic name Hlodwig, which was composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle". Over time, this name evolved into various forms such as Louis in French and Ludwig in German.
Belle, on the other hand, is a French word meaning "beautiful" or "lovely". It comes from the Latin word "bella", which also means "beautiful" or "pretty". Belle was commonly used as a given name in France and other French-speaking regions, often as a shortened form of longer names like Isabelle or Annabelle.
The combination of these two names, Lulubelle, likely arose as a playful and affectionate name in the English-speaking world, possibly inspired by the popularity of French-derived names and the alliteration of the two syllables.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lulubelle can be found in the 1928 novel "The Children" by Edith Wharton, where a character is referred to as "little Lulubelle". However, it is unclear if this was a real name or a fictional one used by the author.
Throughout the 20th century, several notable individuals have borne the name Lulubelle. Lulubelle Baker (1920-2002) was an American actress and comedian who appeared in various films and television shows. Lulubelle Reyes (born 1948) is a Filipino actress and singer who has had a successful career in both the Philippines and the United States.
Another notable Lulubelle was Lulubelle Cavey (1922-2010), an American songwriter and country music performer who was active in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best known for her collaboration with Lefty Frizzell on the hit song "I Want to Be With You Always".
In the field of literature, Lulubelle Anderson (1906-1986) was an American children's book author and illustrator who wrote several popular books, including "Pinto's Journey" and "Pinto's Wandering Trail".
Finally, Lulubelle Robinson (1920-2006) was an American civil rights activist and educator who played a significant role in the desegregation of schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia, in the 1950s and 1960s.
While the name Lulubelle is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and whimsical name that reflects its dual heritage of French and American roots.
People
Lulubelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lulubelle 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
Lulubelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lulubelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lulubelle 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Lulubelle a common name?
We classify Lulubelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lulubelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Lulubelle was 1935, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lulubelle is about 90 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 Lulubelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lulubelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lulubelle 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 Lulubelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lulubelle 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 Lulubelle 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 Lulubelle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.