Lura
Every Lura since 1880 — 9,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lura
Lura is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 9,555 American babies have been named Lura. Its peak came in 1917, when 230 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lura stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,763 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,653 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,322 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,307 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,717 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,020 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,418 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,119 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,434 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,487 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,316 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,712 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,856 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,855 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,164 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,607 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,353 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,464 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,621 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,837 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,612 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,611 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,115 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,137 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,612 | — | — |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,793 | — | — |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,461 | — | — |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,350 | — | — |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,066 | — | — |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,788 | — | — |
| 1960 | 55 | #1,497 | — | — |
| 1955 | 71 | #1,193 | — | — |
| 1950 | 77 | #1,049 | — | — |
| 1945 | 80 | #847 | — | — |
| 1940 | 84 | #766 | — | — |
| 1935 | 103 | #643 | — | — |
| 1930 | 125 | #619 | — | — |
| 1925 | 169 | #553 | — | — |
| 1920 | 188 | #508 | — | — |
| 1915 | 178 | #462 | — | — |
| 1910 | 95 | #404 | — | — |
| 1905 | 98 | #345 | — | — |
| 1900 | 87 | #361 | — | — |
| 1895 | 93 | #300 | — | — |
| 1890 | 110 | #232 | — | — |
| 1885 | 88 | #202 | — | — |
| 1880 | 53 | #212 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lura in 2025?
Lura did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lura?
9,555 babies have been named Lura in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lura most popular?
Lura peaked in 1917, when 230 newborns received the name.
Is Lura a boy or girl name?
Lura is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lura rising or falling?
Lura is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.