Total births
126
Girls' name · since 1913
Lurleen
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 126 babies named Lurleen, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 126
- total births
- 1913–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Lurleen is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 126 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Lurleen recorded 126 times among girls since 1913, 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 1913 to 1969.
- 126 total births
- 1913–1969 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
126 girls have been named Lurleen since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1969.
- 126
- total births
- 1913–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lurleen was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lurleen in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Lurleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lurleen's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lurleen at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lurleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1969
- Peak year (1968)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Lurleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lurleen's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lurleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
27 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s
1930s
22 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 52 births (41% of all-time use).
Lurleen by state
Where Lurleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 4.0% |
Alabama share of Lurleen's total US births 4.0%
5 of 126 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lurleen? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 126 babies named Lurleen. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 20 births.
When was Lurleen most popular? ▼
Lurleen was most popular in the 1960s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Lurleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lurleen are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Lurleen been used? ▼
Records for Lurleen go back to 1913, giving 57 years of history through 1969.
What names are similar to Lurleen? ▼
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 Lurleen's data
- Alabama records the most Lurleens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Lurleen
Nearby Names Like Lurleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lurleen
Lura Girl
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Lurline Girl
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Lurene Girl
890 births
Lurlene Girl
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Luretha Girl
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Compare Lurleen side by side: Lurleen vs Lura Lurleen vs Lurline Lurleen vs Lurene
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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, 1913–1969 (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. "Lurleen: Baby Name Since 1913 - 126 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lurleen. 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 Lurleen 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.