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).
About 58 girls were named Lourdes in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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