Total births
881
Girls' name · since 1905
Lurlene
Since 1905, U.S. Social Security records show 881 babies named Lurlene, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 881
- total births
- 1905–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Lurlene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 881 have been recorded since 1905.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lurlene has been recorded 881 times among girls since 1905, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 1968.
- 881 total births
- 1905–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
881 girls have been named Lurlene since 1905, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 881
- total births
- 1905–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Lurlene was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
37 babies were named Lurlene in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lurlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lurlene splits its recorded history at 1936: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lurlene at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Lurlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–1968
- Peak year (1921)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Lurlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lurlene's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Lurlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
167 births
- 1920s
1920s
274 births
- 1930s
1930s
176 births
- 1940s
1940s
130 births
- 1950s 83
1950s
83 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 274 births (31% of all-time use).
How Lurlene 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 Lurlene's total volume
Lurlene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lurlene by state
Where Lurlene concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lurlene? ▼
881 babies have been named Lurlene since 1905. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1921 with 37 births.
When was Lurlene most popular? ▼
Lurlene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lurlene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lurlene are Texas (76 births), Alabama (31 births), Georgia (17 births).
How long has the name Lurlene been used? ▼
Records for Lurlene go back to 1905, giving 64 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Lurlene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lura, Lurline, Lurene, Luretha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lurlene's data
- Lurlene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (274 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lurlenes (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lurlene
Nearby Names Like Lurlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lurlene
Lura Girl
#10273 9,550 births
Lurline Girl
1,885 births
Lurene Girl
890 births
Luretha Girl
502 births
Lurena Girl
429 births
Compare Lurlene side by side: Lurlene vs Lura Lurlene vs Lurline Lurlene vs Lurene
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1905–1968 (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. "Lurlene: Baby Name Since 1905 - 881 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lurlene. 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 Lurlene 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.