Lourdes
Lourdes is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “after Our Lady of Lourdes.” Lourdes derives from the French pilgrimage town where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858.
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how do you pronounce Lourdes?
LOOR-des
where does the name Lourdes come from?
From the French town of Lourdes, whose name is traced to Lorus, a baptismal name taken in 778 by a Moorish leader who converted to Christianity; its ultimate meaning is unknown. The given name comes from the Marian title Our Lady of Lourdes, Nuestra Señora de Lourdes.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes receives millions of pilgrims annually. The name is especially popular among Catholic families in Spain and Latin America.
how popular is this name?
Lourdes has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 51 years since 1950, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #532 in 1963, and ranked #874 in 2001.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2001 | #874 |
| 2000 | #962 |
| 1999 | #889 |
| 1998 | #888 |
| 1997 | #930 |
| 1995 | #998 |
| 1994 | #934 |
| 1993 | #938 |
| 1992 | #842 |
| 1990 | #905 |
| 1980 | #805 |
| 1970 | #591 |
| 1963 | #532 |
| 1960 | #581 |
| 1950 | #971 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lourdes fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Lourdes?
- Lourdes Leon (daughter of Madonna)
- Lourdes Ciccone Leon (fashion designer and performer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Lourdes?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Lourdes?
what names go well with Lourdes?
Sibling names that share Lourdes's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lourdes
What does the name Lourdes mean?
Lourdes means “after Our Lady of Lourdes”.
What is the origin of the name Lourdes?
Lourdes comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include María Lourdes and María de Lourdes.
How popular is the name Lourdes?
Lourdes ranked #874 in the US in 2001, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1963, at #532, and it has spent 51 years in the top 1,000 since 1950.
Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?
Lourdes is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lourdes?
Lourdes is pronounced LOOR-des, with 2 syllables.
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