Lu Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloo / luːChinese; Latin
Meaning
Chinese: dew; Latin: light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Lu can be associated with various meanings depending on the characters used. It is often used as a surname and can also be a given name. In Latin, Lu is a diminutive form of names like Lucius, which means 'light' and has historical significance in Roman culture. The name has seen varying popularity across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Lu has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S. but has seen occasional use as a short form of longer names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loo
International Variants
- Lu (Chinese)
- Luz (Spanish)
- Luc (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lu was first seen in the United States in 1918. Lu has ranked as high as #863 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lu has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |