Lula
Lula is a vintage charmer with Latin and German roots, often used as a diminutive of names like Tallulah or Louise, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'pearl.' It has a playful, Southern belle quality with a retro-sweet sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Current Popularity
#1958 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname
- •Has a vintage charm that's making a comeback
- •Short and sweet, but substantial enough to stand alone
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Famous People
Lula Mae Barnes
American actress and singer from the early 1900s
Lula Washington
Choreographer and founder of Lula Washington Dance Theatre
Lula Hardaway
Singer and mother of Stevie Wonder
Statistics
85,146
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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