US Popularity:15762
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Famous in battle, glorious warrior
Lu is a feminine name of German origin. It has several meanings and interpretations, including "famous in battle" and “glorious warrior.” A variant of Lou, Luella, and Louise, Lu offers you an opportunity to revive an old family name. If you want to inspire your little one to be brave and bright, Lu packs a powerful punch in just two letters. Lu is also a last name in China whose meaning changes depending on how it’s written, adding to its worldwide appeal.

Lu Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lu is currently #3433 on The Bump
Girl:Lu is currently #2309 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lu is currently #15762 in U.S. births
Girl:Lu is currently #9324 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#9324
in 2023
+ 1547
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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