Lurie
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 107 recorded births. Also given to 16 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Lurie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, derived as a surname from the Hebrew place name Luria or Loria, possibly from the Italian town of Loria or connected to the Hebrew or, meaning 'light.' The name is historically associated with Rabbi Isaac Luria (the Ari), the 16th-century Kabbalist mystic of Safed.
Lurie carries the mystical heritage of one of Jewish mysticism's greatest teachers. As a given name it is rare and distinguished, with an intellectual depth beneath its soft, two-syllable sound.
EtymologyShow more
Lurie is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Lurie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1913, with 107 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lurie has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | #6373 | — |
| 1940s | 12 | #4914 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 10 | #4651 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 52 | #4474 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 21 | #4487 | — |
The Story of Lurie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1926, Lurie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Lurie are most likely born between 1916 and 1936.
How rare is Lurie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lurie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1920s with 52 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Lurie by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1913–1965)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 | #7118 |
| 1961 | 7 | #5627 |
| 1947 | 6 | #5064 |
| 1946 | 6 | #4764 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4697 |
| 1933 | 5 | #4604 |
| 1929 | 8 | #3567 |
| 1928 | 5 | #5144 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5290 |
| 1926 | 8 | #3768 |
| 1924 | 6 | #4815 |
| 1923 | 7 | #4209 |
| 1922 | 7 | #4277 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4719 |
| 1919 | 5 | #5249 |
| 1917 | 5 | #5011 |
| 1916 | 6 | #4196 |
| 1913 | 5 | #3493 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lurie as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Lurie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 16 births since 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1965