Lu
Lu: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lu
- A diminutive of the female given name Lucy and related names.
Etymology
Clipping of Lucy, Lucille, and similar names.
How popular is Lu?
Since 1880, 4,046 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Lu (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #442 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3991 in 1918. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lu
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Lu
Names that peaked around the same time as Lu and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lu FAQ
What does the name Lu mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Lucy and related names. Clipping of Lucy, Lucille, and similar names.
How popular is the name Lu?
Since 1880, 4,046 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Lu (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #442 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #3991 in 1918. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lu a boy or girl name?
Lu is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,046 girls and 35 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.