How Many People Are Named Lourdes?
Complete statistics for the name Lourdes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lourdes is a very rare female name, with only 13,601 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 24,263 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1963 with 333 births, showing a clear decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 14,813 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lourdes Through the Generations
Over the decades, Lourdes has maintained a steady presence among American names, though its popularity has waned since reaching its peak in 1963. Today, the name is carried by an estimated 13,601 individuals in the United States, with a notable age distribution: 28% under 30, 45% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60. This spread suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lourdes
Lourdes, María Lourdes and María de Lourdes are given names.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lourdes's Basque roots
📄 About the Name Lourdes
How Many People Have the Name Lourdes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 181 people in the United States currently share the name Lourdes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lourdes a Common or Rare Name?
Lourdes is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lourdes in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lourdes Most Popular?
The name Lourdes reached peak popularity in 1963, with 333 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lourdes?
Approximately 181 people named Lourdes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 181. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,831,211 Americans.
Is Lourdes a rare name?
Lourdes is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lourdes mean?
The meaning and origin of Lourdes are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lourdes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lourdes are male and 100% are female.
When was Lourdes most popular?
Lourdes peaked in 1963 with 333 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.