Lurline
A girl's name of German origin with 1,885 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Lurline is a two-syllable girl's name with a smooth, flowing sound — a popular compound ending in American feminine naming. With 1,885 recorded U.S. births since 1887, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Lurline is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lurline is a girl's baby name of German origin, a variant of Lorelei or Lurline, from the German Lore (a diminutive of Eleonore) and the Rhine River. In German legend, Lorelei was a beautiful siren who lured sailors to their doom on a Rhine rock — giving the name an irresistible, mythological pull.
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Lurline is cataloged under the German naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Lurline has been recorded as a girl's name since 1887, with 1,885 total births. Browse the German names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lurline has 77+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1887.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | #8764 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 24 | #6420 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 130 | #3446 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 193 | #2139 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 248 | #1601 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 552 | #1026 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 473 | #903 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 153 | #1009 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 90 | #1163 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 17 | #921 | — |
The Story of Lurline
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Lurline is a name steeped in history. Girls named Lurline are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Lurline?
With 1,885 total births on record, Lurline remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1887, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 552 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lurline by the numbers
- Would fill 39 school buses
- Meeting one Lurline per day would take 5.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(77 years, 1887–1970)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | #8764 |
| 1966 | 8 | #5102 |
| 1964 | 5 | #7375 |
| 1962 | 6 | #6284 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6920 |
| 1959 | 15 | #3194 |
| 1958 | 9 | #4373 |
| 1957 | 11 | #3835 |
| 1956 | 15 | #3128 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2793 |
| 1954 | 14 | #3104 |
| 1953 | 6 | #5414 |
| 1952 | 15 | #2873 |
| 1951 | 15 | #2762 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2986 |
| 1949 | 19 | #2312 |
| 1948 | 25 | #1924 |
| 1947 | 15 | #2712 |
| 1946 | 24 | #1897 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2403 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1887–1970