FIRST NAME
Lu
Lu is the 2,241st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 5,257 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,487 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,241 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
7,461
living · #1,758
2020 CENSUS
5,257
living · #2,241
BABIES NAMED LU BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–2025
20257
As a female name, Lu peaked in 1954, when 394 babies were named Lu (the #442 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #3,885 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,487
living · #3,885
BABIES NAMED LU BY BIRTH YEAR · 1918–2022
20225
As a male name, Lu peaked in 1918, when 6 babies were named Lu (the #3991 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)