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).
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Model and daughter of singer Madonna
Major League Baseball outfielder
Peruvian politician and lawyer
Screenwriter and documentary filmmaker
