Total births
475
Girls' name · since 1918
Lus
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 475 babies named Lus, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 475
- total births
- 1918–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
475 girls have been named Lus since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lus has been recorded 475 times among girls since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2003.
- 475 total births
- 1918–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
475 girls have been named Lus since 1918, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 475
- total births
- 1918–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lus was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
21 babies were named Lus in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Lus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lus splits its recorded history at 1976: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lus at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Lus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2003
- Peak year (1978)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Lus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lus's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 25
1920s
25 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
- 1960s
1960s
92 births
- 1970s
1970s
137 births
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
66 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 137 births (29% of all-time use).
Lus by state
Where Lus concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 123 | 25.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Lus's total US births 25.9%
Even split
123 of 475 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lus? ▼
Lus has been given to 475 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 21 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Lus most popular? ▼
Lus was most popular in the 1970s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Lus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lus are California (123 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Lus been used? ▼
Lus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 86 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Lus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lusia, Lusero, Lusine, Lusiana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lus's data
- Lus's decade-level peak was the 1970s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Luss (123 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 Lus
Nearby Names Like Lus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lus
Lusia Girl
#13597 243 births
Lusero Girl
132 births
Lusine Girl
#10590 123 births
Lusiana Girl
#13969 30 births
Lusila Girl
27 births
Compare Lus side by side: Lus vs Lusia Lus vs Lusero Lus vs Lusine
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1918–2003 (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. "Lus: Baby Name Since 1918 - 475 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lus. 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 Lus 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.