Lural
A boy's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Lural, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Lural a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Lural is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lural is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of rural-derived naming or a creative Appalachian coinage. Its spare, one-syllable-plus quality gives it a self-contained, no-frills American character.
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In the American context, Lural is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1922–1922). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 5 total births, Lural exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lural has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | #4703 | — |
The Story of Lural
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Lural is a name steeped in history. Boys named Lural are most likely born between 1922 and 1922.
How rare is Lural?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lural is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1922, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1922–1922)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | #4703 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–1922