The nameLourdes
Lourdes is a Spanish and Portuguese girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
Meaning
It refers to Our Lady of Lourdes, the Marian shrine in the French Pyrenees.
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
Popularity of the name Lourdes
Lourdes in France
1972peak year (30 births)
510babies named Lourdes in France since 1900
Lourdes was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 180 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Lourdes. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Lourdes in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Lourdes in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lourdes mean?
It refers to Our Lady of Lourdes, the Marian shrine in the French Pyrenees.
What is the origin of the name Lourdes?
Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Lourdes a girl's or a boy's name?
Lourdes is a girl's name.