From the town of Lourdes in France
The name refers to the town of Lourdes in southwestern France, which became a major Catholic pilgrimage site after the Marian apparitions reported by Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. It is traditionally used as a Marian name, specifically 'Nuestra Señora de Lourdes' (Our Lady of Lourdes).
Less common today
Lourdes isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #843 in 1992.
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