Lourdes
Lourdes: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʊɹd(z)/ · /lʊəd(z)/
Meaning and origin of Lourdes
- A female given name from Spanish, from the Spanish epithet of Virgin Mary as Nuestra Señora de Lourdes.
Etymology
From French Lourdes, corruption of Medieval Latin Lorus (778), the baptismal name taken by a Moorish leader who converted to Christianity, though of unknown ultimate meaning. The town in Newfoundland is named after the town in France.
How popular is Lourdes?
Since 1880, 14,805 girls and 69 boys in the U.S. have been named Lourdes (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #532 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #3805 in 1969. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lourdes FAQ
What does the name Lourdes mean?
A female given name from Spanish, from the Spanish epithet of Virgin Mary as Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. From French Lourdes, corruption of Medieval Latin Lorus (778), the baptismal name taken by a Moorish leader who converted to Christianity, though of unknown ultimate meaning. The town in Newfoundland is named after the town in France.
What is the origin of the name Lourdes?
Lourdes is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Lourdes?
Since 1880, 14,805 girls and 69 boys in the U.S. have been named Lourdes (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #532 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #3805 in 1969. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?
Lourdes is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,805 girls and 69 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.