Total births
1,885
Girls' name · since 1887
Lurline
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 1,885 babies named Lurline, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,885
- total births
- 1887–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1,885 girls have been named Lurline since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lurline has been recorded 1,885 times among girls since 1887, 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 1887 to 1970.
- 1,885 total births
- 1887–1970 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,885 girls have been named Lurline since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1970.
- 1,885
- total births
- 1887–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lurline was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
75 babies were named Lurline in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lurline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lurline's full recorded timeline at 1926, 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 1890, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 75 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lurline at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Lurline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1970
- Peak year (1921)
- 75
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Lurline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lurline's strongest decade.
552 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lurline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 17
1880s
17 births
- 1890s 90
1890s
90 births
- 1900s 153
1900s
153 births
- 1910s
1910s
473 births
- 1920s
1920s
552 births
- 1930s
1930s
248 births
- 1940s 193
1940s
193 births
- 1950s 130
1950s
130 births
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 552 births (29% of all-time use).
How Lurline 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 Lurline's total volume
Lurline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lurline by state
Where Lurline concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 163 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 152 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 92 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 86 | 4.6% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 68 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 49 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Hawaii | | 38 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 19 | 1.0% |
Louisiana share of Lurline's total US births 8.6%
Even split
163 of 1,885 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Lurline appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lurline? ▼
1,885 babies have been named Lurline since 1887. It was last recorded in 1970. The peak year was 1921 with 75 births.
When was Lurline most popular? ▼
Lurline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 552 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lurline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lurline are Louisiana (163 births), Texas (152 births), Mississippi (92 births).
How long has the name Lurline been used? ▼
Records for Lurline go back to 1887, giving 84 years of history through 1970.
What names are similar to Lurline? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lura, Lurene, Lurlene, Luretha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lurline's data
- Lurline's decade-level peak was the 1920s (552 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Lurlines (163 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Lurline
Nearby Names Like Lurline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lurline
Lura Girl
#10273 9,550 births
Lurene Girl
890 births
Lurlene Girl
881 births
Luretha Girl
502 births
Lurena Girl
429 births
Compare Lurline side by side: Lurline vs Lura Lurline vs Lurene Lurline vs Lurlene
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, 1887–1970 (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. "Lurline: Baby Name Since 1887 - 1,885 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lurline. 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 Lurline 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.