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Lourdes

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Pronounced LOORDZ /ˈlʊɹdz/Medium

Meaning: Sea of bitternessMedium

In 30 seconds: Lourdes is a Spanish name read as 'sea of bitterness,' best known through its link to the French town and pilgrimage site.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningSea of bitterness
U.S. rank (2024)#2754 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,744

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

In Spanish use Lourdes is glossed as 'sea of bitterness,' and it functions as a Marian devotional name drawn from a place. It is given as a single fixed form with no spelling variants recorded.

The name has carried across cultures: the actress Lourdes Benedicto bears it, and the record even lists a male figure, Lourdes Gourriel, showing it is not strictly limited to one use. Its single rolling syllable cluster gives it a distinctive, formal weight.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lourdes is 'sea of bitterness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lourdes — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lourdes Benedicto (1974–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Lourdes Gourriel (1967–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lourdes mean?

Lourdes is usually explained as meaning 'sea of bitterness' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Lourdes?

It's commonly said LOORDZ /ˈlʊɹdz/.

Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lourdes is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lourdes?

In 2024, Lourdes ranked #2754 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.

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