Lourdes Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lourdes has Spanish origins, stemming from a town in France known for its religious significance. It means 'sorrows' and has evolved from its roots in the context of Marian devotion. The name gained prominence in the late 19th century and is favored in Catholic circles. It is associated with faith, healing, and pilgrimage, with notable figures like Lourdes Leon contributing to its modern image.
The name Lourdes is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lourdes has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lourdes' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6435th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3797th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1946th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 750th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 662nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 936th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1196th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lourdes' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lourdes"
Pronunciation
/ˈlʊrdɛz/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Lourdes is derived from the name of a town in southwestern France, where the Marian apparitions were reported to have occurred in 1858 to Saint Bernadette Soubirous.
Meaning
sorrows
Language Evolution
Lourdes (modern), Lourdes (historical)
Historical Usage
The name Lourdes gained popularity in the late 19th century following the reported Marian apparitions, particularly among Catholic communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Lourdes (original form), Lourde (variant)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lourdes is perceived as a name associated with faith and pilgrimage, particularly among Catholic families.
Famous People
Lourdes Leon (daughter of Madonna), Lourdes de Rojas (Spanish poet)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lourdes"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lourdes"
"Lourdes" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6435th of 10718 | 35 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10422nd of 16616 | 29 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3797th of 9107 | 104 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1946th of 9204 | 331 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 750th of 12526 | 3,246 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 662nd of 19264 | 3,924 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 936th of 27321 | 3,058 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1196th of 35406 | 3,059 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2191st of 30306 | 1,022 |
Regional Popularity of "Lourdes" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lourdes" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
76.53% 874th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
72.88% 1134th/1556 |
80.20% 1887th/2353 |
60.50% 936th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
52.67% 1173rd/2227 |
16.95% 412th/2430 |
30.14% 860th/2853 |
22.38% 621st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.92% 1055th/2937 |
12.98% 452nd/3483 |
20.98% 738th/3518 |
12.44% 503rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.47% 1528th/3685 |
20.22% 905th/4475 |
19.87% 1032nd/5194 |
9.12% 576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.74% 1500th/4582 |
24.13% 1246th/5164 |
17.46% 1277th/7313 |
11.87% 886th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.61% 1857th/3984 |
57.54% 2582nd/4487 |
30.17% 2058th/6822 |
26.93% 1690th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lourdes"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lourdes" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.