Lulu
Lulu: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːluː/
Meaning and origin of Lulu
- A female given name.
- A diminutive of the female given names Louisa, Louise, Lucy, and Lucille.
- A female given name from Chinese.
- A unisex given name from Arabic.
Etymology
A reduplication of Lu, a clipping of given names with the first syllable of Lu, Lou, such as Lucy, Lucille, Louise, Louisa.
How popular is Lulu?
Since 1880, 12,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Lulu. Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1881. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lulu
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Lulu FAQ
What does the name Lulu mean?
A female given name. A diminutive of the female given names Louisa, Louise, Lucy, and Lucille. A female given name from Chinese. A unisex given name from Arabic. A reduplication of Lu, a clipping of given names with the first syllable of Lu, Lou, such as Lucy, Lucille, Louise, Louisa.
What is the origin of the name Lulu?
Lulu is listed as a name of Chinese origin.
How popular is the name Lulu?
Since 1880, 12,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Lulu. Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1881. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lulu a boy or girl name?
Lulu is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,709 girls and 0 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.