Total births
575
Girls' name · since 1918
Lourie
Lourie has 575 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 575
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Lourie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 575 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Lourie recorded 575 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1984.
- 575 total births
- 1918–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
575 girls have been named Lourie since 1918, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 575
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Lourie was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
43 babies were named Lourie in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Lourie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lourie's full recorded timeline at 1967, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1961 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lourie at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Lourie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1984
- Peak year (1961)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Lourie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lourie's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Lourie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s
1960s
310 births
- 1970s
1970s
141 births
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 310 births (54% of all-time use).
How Lourie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lourie's total volume
Lourie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lourie by state
Where Lourie concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Lourie's total US births 8.0%
Even split
46 of 575 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lourie? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 575 babies named Lourie. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 43 births.
When was Lourie most popular? ▼
Lourie was most popular in the 1960s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Lourie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lourie are California (46 births), Michigan (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Lourie been used? ▼
Lourie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 67 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Lourie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Louise, Lou, Louisa, Lourdes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lourie's data
- Lourie's decade-level peak was the 1960s (310 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Louries (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lourie
Nearby Names Like Lourie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lourie
Louise Girl
#540 336,466 births
Lou Girl
#2508 34,109 births
Louisa Girl
#732 21,932 births
Lourdes Girl
#2754 14,805 births
Louella Girl
#1466 13,958 births
Compare Lourie side by side: Lourie vs Louise Lourie vs Lou Lourie vs Louisa
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lourie: Baby Name Since 1918 - 575 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lourie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lourie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.