Girl
Lula
renowned warrior
About Lula
Vintage charm meets playful spirit in this delightfully compact name that's experiencing a well-deserved revival. The repeating 'l' sound gives it a bouncy, cheerful quality that perfectly suits childhood while the classic roots ensure it ages gracefully. This name feels simultaneously retro and fresh, appealing to parents who appreciate nostalgic trends without wanting something overly common. Its brevity makes it easy for young children to learn and write, while its distinctiveness ensures memorability. The double-u creates an interesting visual element on paper, and the name's symmetry has aesthetic appeal. Despite its sweetness, it possesses enough substance to work professionally in adulthood, offering versatility across life stages without requiring nicknames or formal alternatives.
Popularity of the Name Lula
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #39 | |
| 1881 | #36 | |
| 1882 | #40 | |
| 1883 | #43 | |
| 1884 | #39 | |
| 1885 | #41 | |
| 1886 | #40 | |
| 1887 | #47 | |
| 1888 | #44 | |
| 1889 | #47 | |
| 1890 | #48 | |
| 1891 | #50 | |
| 1892 | #53 | |
| 1893 | #57 | |
| 1894 | #60 | |
| 1895 | #64 | |
| 1896 | #64 | |
| 1897 | #63 | |
| 1898 | #64 | |
| 1899 | #67 | |
| 1900 | #63 | |
| 1901 | #67 | |
| 1902 | #71 | |
| 1903 | #73 | |
| 1904 | #77 | |
| 1905 | #78 | |
| 1906 | #79 | |
| 1907 | #84 | |
| 1908 | #89 | |
| 1909 | #91 | |
| 1910 | #93 | |
| 1911 | #94 | |
| 1912 | #107 | |
| 1913 | #111 | |
| 1914 | #120 | |
| 1915 | #129 | |
| 1916 | #127 | |
| 1917 | #135 | |
| 1918 | #132 | |
| 1919 | #134 | |
| 1920 | #139 | |
| 1921 | #143 | |
| 1922 | #142 | |
| 1923 | #151 | |
| 1924 | #146 | |
| 1925 | #149 | |
| 1926 | #154 | |
| 1927 | #150 | |
| 1928 | #158 | |
| 1929 | #158 | |
| 1930 | #157 | |
| 1931 | #162 | |
| 1932 | #157 | |
| 1933 | #166 | |
| 1934 | #166 | |
| 1935 | #174 | |
| 1936 | #175 | |
| 1937 | #182 | |
| 1938 | #191 | |
| 1939 | #193 | |
| 1940 | #212 | |
| 1941 | #214 | |
| 1942 | #226 | |
| 1943 | #247 | |
| 1944 | #252 | |
| 1945 | #252 | |
| 1946 | #279 | |
| 1947 | #301 | |
| 1948 | #319 | |
| 1949 | #303 | |
| 1950 | #340 | |
| 1951 | #345 | |
| 1952 | #379 | |
| 1953 | #435 | |
| 1954 | #436 | |
| 1955 | #492 | |
| 1956 | #515 | |
| 1957 | #546 | |
| 1958 | #615 | |
| 1959 | #651 | |
| 1960 | #655 | |
| 1961 | #726 | |
| 1962 | #809 | |
| 1963 | #871 | |
| 1964 | #778 | |
| 1965 | #992 | |
| 2015 | #978 | |
| 2016 | #912 | |
| 2017 | #674 | |
| 2018 | #842 | |
| 2019 | #657 | |
| 2021 | #814 | |
| 2022 | #830 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom
Variations of Name Lula
Names Similar to Lula
Nicknames for Lula
- Lu
- Lulu
- Luli
- Lala
- Lully
Famous People Named Lula
| Lula da Silva | Former President of Brazil |
| Lula Washington | Renowned choreographer and dancer |
| Lula Belle White | American country music singer |
| Lula Carson Smith | Carson McCullers - American novelist |
| Lula Mae Hardaway | Mother of singer Stevie Wonder |
| Lula Pace Fortune | Character from the novel "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett |
| Lula Merryweather | Character from the video game "Dishonored" |
| Lula Carvalho | Brazilian cinematographer and director of photography |
| Lula Houp-Garou | Character from the animated series "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo" |
| Lula Talbot | Character from the TV show "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Lula Grandiflora | Character from the book "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson |
| Lula Mann | American actress known for "Porgy and Bess" |
| Lula Vollmer | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Lula Trask | American actress in the early 1900s |
| Lula Lowe | American blues singer |
| Lula Reed | American R&B and gospel singer |
| Lula Mae Barnes | One of the accused in the famous Leopold and Loeb trial |
| Lula Crichton-Stuart | Duchess of Argyll |
Characters Named Lula
| Lula Bagley | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Lula Carvalho | Character from the video game "Max Payne 3" |
| Lula Pace Fortune | Character from the novel "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett |
| Lula Mae Hardaway | Character from the film "Ray" |
| Lula Lee | Character from the movie "Precious" |
| Lula May Barnes | Character from the movie "Rope" |
| Lula Landry | Character from the TV series "C.B. Strike" |
| Lula Persis | Character from the book "Raising Steam" by Terry Pratchett |
| Lula Rogers | Character from the movie "Quicksand" |
| Lula Mae Barnes | Character from the movie "Barton Fink" |
| Lula Voulez Vous | Character from the TV series "Twin Peaks" |
| Lula Pearl | Character from the movie "Myra Breckinridge" |
| Lula Hears | Character from the movie "Eyes of Laura Mars" |
| Lula Phillips | Character from the movie "Cold Turkey" |
| Lula Fortune | Character from the movie "Natural Born Killers" |