Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1953
Lurdes
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Lurdes, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1953–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
423 girls have been named Lurdes since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lurdes recorded 423 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2011.
- 423 total births
- 1953–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
423 girls have been named Lurdes since 1953, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 423
- total births
- 1953–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Lurdes was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
17 babies were named Lurdes in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lurdes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lurdes's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lurdes at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Lurdes popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2011
- Peak year (1977)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Lurdes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lurdes's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Lurdes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
105 births
- 1970s
1970s
107 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 107 births (25% of all-time use).
Lurdes by state
Where Lurdes concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 20.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 2.4% |
California share of Lurdes's total US births 20.3%
Even split
86 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lurdes? ▼
Lurdes has been given to 423 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 17 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Lurdes most popular? ▼
Lurdes was most popular in the 1970s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lurdes most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lurdes are California (86 births), New York (10 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Lurdes been used? ▼
Lurdes has been recorded in Social Security data since 1953, spanning 59 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Lurdes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lura, Lurline, Lurene, Lurlene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lurdes's data
- Lurdes's decade-level peak was the 1970s (107 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lurdess (86 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 Lurdes
Nearby Names Like Lurdes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lurdes
Lura Girl
#10273 9,550 births
Lurline Girl
1,885 births
Lurene Girl
890 births
Lurlene Girl
881 births
Luretha Girl
502 births
Compare Lurdes side by side: Lurdes vs Lura Lurdes vs Lurline Lurdes vs Lurene
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1953–2011 (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. "Lurdes: Baby Name Since 1953 - 423 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lurdes. 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 Lurdes 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 June 2026.